News: Division of Health Sciences

Ronald T. Brown
People |

Brown is an accomplished psychologist and academic leader with previous stops at University of North Texas, Wayne State and Temple; he will begin Aug. 1.

An artist’s rendering of UNLV’s entry in the 2017 Solar Decathalon.
Campus News |

Students to build sustainable, “age-in-place” home with consumer appeal for U.S. Department of Energy contest; UNLV team finished second overall in 2013.

Health Law Program employees
Campus News |

Boyd School of Law expands health law program.

World AIDS Day ribbon
Campus News |

From law to health to advocacy to science, UNLV professors tackle HIV prevention, education and treatment both domestically and abroad.

four portraits
People |

Our Alumni of the Year tell us what the learned when they dealt with deadly viruses, used a crate for a desk, and faced a life-altering medical crisis.

children lean against chain-linked fense with backpacks
Research |

Annual survey shows the number of Silver State kindergarteners with health insurance has spiked to 92 percent.

Tomas Walker
People |

Nursing alumnus recognized the power of giving his patients detailed information. Now he's at the forefront in developing an artificial pancreas.

Insoles
Research |

Amputation is a serious threat to people with diabetes. A team of UNLV faculty researchers, entrepreneurial students, and economic development experts is working to bring a better way to prevent the problem to market soon.

rendering for the School of Medicine building
Campus News |

Once the Nevada System of Higher Education set its sights on expanding medical education in the state, things have moved fast. Here’s how far the UNLV School of Medicine has come and what’s next.

Steen Madsen works with lab equipment and while wearing eye protection
Research |

A new, nanoparticle-based drug delivery system being developed by health physics professor Steen Madsen offers new treatment for glioblastoma.

Susan VanBeuge
Research |

Nursing professor Susan VanBeuge is training health professionals to better coordinate treatment for diabetes and Alzheimer's.

Jennifer Kawi poses next to three skeletons
Research |

Nursing professor Jennifer Kawi is investigating how self-care strategies might help those suffering from chronic back pain.