News: Department of Brain Health

UNLV research team says high blood sugar levels appear to weaken function in key part of brain, mimicking Alzheimer’s.

The 'Brain Health Frontiers: Tackling Alzheimer's Together' panel discussion highlighted the revolutionary research the Department of Brain Health is conducting to fight Alzheimer’s disease.

UNLV Brain Health researcher Lina Nih is developing a treatment that could one day alter how practitioners address stroke recovery.
An enduring UNLV end-of-semester tradition is to highlight exceptional students who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

The associate dean of research in Integrated Health Sciences leans into his own immigrant story to provide others with opportunities.

Entities sign Memorandum of Understanding to cultivate best-in-class clinical research services for Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.
First-of-its-kind database, supported by Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation, will provide greater access to key data on Alzheimer’s to researchers around the world.
News highlights featuring UNLV students and staff who made (refreshing) waves in the headlines.
News highlights starring UNLV students and faculty who made local and national headlines.
Alzheimer’s treatment studies offer hope as UNLV expert predicts new potential drugs, biomarkers will yield critical insight for future development.
Professor Chih-Huang "Jeffrey" Yu says the new and unique method can make rehab a more effective experience for patients.

Amanda Osse is the first recipient of the award named in honor of Nathan Lindsay, who passed away after a 15-year battle with Alzheimer's disease.