News: Department of Brain Health

A brain model atop a blue plate
Research |

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

From left to right: Dean Marc J. Kahn, Dr. Jefferson Kinney, Dr. Kate Zhong, Dr. Jeffrey Cummings, and Dr. Mark Guadagnoli at the “Brain Health Frontiers: Tackling Alzheimer's Together” panel discussion.
Campus News |

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.

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Research |

UNLV Brain Health researcher Lina Nih is developing a treatment that could one day alter how practitioners address stroke recovery.

A rear view of UNLV students, dressed in red caps and gowns, filtering into the Thomas & Mack Center with the stage in the background
Campus News |

An enduring UNLV end-of-semester tradition is to highlight exceptional students who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

A portrait of Peter Kaufmann
People |

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

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Research |

Entities sign Memorandum of Understanding to cultivate best-in-class clinical research services for Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.

diagnostic tools and research paper on black table
Campus News |

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.

Josh Hawkins, UNLV
Campus News |

News highlights featuring UNLV students and staff who made (refreshing) waves in the headlines.

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Campus News |

News highlights starring UNLV students and faculty who made local and national headlines.

a gloved hand uses a baster to inject a liquid substance into a test tube
Research |

Alzheimer’s treatment studies offer hope as UNLV expert predicts new potential drugs, biomarkers will yield critical insight for future development.

occupational therapists helps young woman use mirror to apply makeup
Research |

Professor Chih-Huang "Jeffrey" Yu says the new and unique method can make rehab a more effective experience for patients.

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UNLV History |

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.