Topic: health and medicine

medical personnel in PPE
Campus News | December 21, 2020

From groundbreaking research to breaking ground on a new medical education building, the UNLV School of Medicine continues to transform care in the community.

medical professional conducting a curbside COVID-19 test to person in blue vehicle
Research | December 17, 2020

Biostatistician Richard Tillett from the Nevada Institute of Personalized Medicine was part of a statewide team to identify a Nevada man infected twice by COVID-19 – the first documented occurrence in North America.

UNLV communication studies professor Rebecca Rice
Research | December 10, 2020

As public health and local government officials grapple with misinformation, UNLV crisis communication researcher Rebecca Rice shares battle plan tips.

brain scan imaging
Research | December 9, 2020

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.

Man in doctor coat in front of lights.
People | December 7, 2020

School of Medicine surgeon draws upon his engineering background to make challenging decisions.

A woman's head is face-down on a desk in frustration
Campus News | November 23, 2020

A guide to the resources that can help you, your students, or your coworkers navigate the multiple stressors of living and learning through 2020.