News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV
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A nursing researcher helps those affected by violent crimes receive quality, equitable assistance from the law enforcement, medical, and justice systems.
University physicians say advances in treatment provide promising options.
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This neuroscientist joined UNLV to discover how DNA contributes to disease development or prevention.
School of Medicine professor Dr. John Ham leads state's only organ transplant program.
Mayor Carolyn Goodman predicts progress in Las Vegas, courtesy of the UNLV School of Medicine and its founding dean.
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Awards recognize those on campus who demonstrate a commitment to community partnership
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UNLV research administrators on creating an environment to connect faculty from different disciplines.
Dr. Michael Gardner knows the impact that fostering a culture for excellence can have on a patient's care.
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Dr. David Orentlicher is examining the intersection between medicine and policy.
Director of Couple and Family Therapy Program will research intersection of technology and relationships in Austria.
UNLV School of Medicine student Lauren Hollifield was inspired by her experiences abroad to come back to Las Vegas to practice medicine.
Here's a few tales from 2017 sure to make you smile.