News: School of Integrated Health Sciences
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Take a moment on March 30 to recognize the contributions UNLV's medical professionals are making to our community.
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After pivoting from planned research, a physical therapy professor's Zoom classes offer exercise outlet to Down syndrome patients.
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A collection of news stories from the new year highlighting the experts and events at UNLV.
A yearlong collection of UNLV faculty making the news for their discoveries and contributions to the community.
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Although the COVID-19 pandemic has barred neuroscience Ph.D. student Andrew Ortiz from the lab, he continues to research diseases that affect millions of Americans.
Reasons for hope aren't just confined to UNLV's academic halls. Here are just a few places where 2020 inspired staff and students to find new paths forward.
Integrated Health Sciences Alumnus of the Year Edwin Suarez's interest in physical therapy started with an injury of his own.
Coming to UNLV at a most unusual time, President Keith E. Whitfield remains undaunted and ready to make his mark as a Rebel.
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As summer heats up, so do the accomplishments on UNLV’s campus.
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Alumnus Andrew Nordin develops technique that provides clearest view yet of how the brain responds to obstacles when people are walking or running.
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Dr. Jeffrey Cummings examines drug pipeline for treatments, and finds reason for optimism.
Funds will help food pantry staff purchase food, equipment, and a new online ordering system, and expand nutrition education to the community.