News: Department of Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences

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People |

This longtime Rebel and physical education program coordinator is helping UNLV shape up inside and outside of the classroom.

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine graduates line up to cross the commencement stage
Campus News |

A collection of 2021 headlines highlighting medical school milestones, a steady stronghold on diversity and research rankings, student success, and media mentions featuring faculty experts.

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Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting remembrance and improvement at UNLV.

A portrait of U.N.L.V.'s new president Keith Whitfield on campus.
Campus News |

As summer heats up, so do the accomplishments on UNLV’s campus.

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Athletics |

With seasons derailed by the coronavirus, spring athletes take matters into their own hands to stay ready for whenever competition resumes.

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Campus News |

Formerly called School of Allied Health Sciences, the renamed unit has also launched new department of brain health.

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People |

A member of the UNLV School of Medicine's inaugural class reflects on past adversities that led to success.

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People |

The first-generation student became president of Student Technologists Association in Radiological Science and plans to return this fall for another degree in MRI pathology.

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Research |

Three faculty garner 2018 Barrick Scholar Awards for their extensive research achievements.

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People |

A happy meal toy proved to be a good luck charm for this health physics & diagnostic sciences professor in her NASA endeavors.

Frank Cucinotta
Research |

New predictive model shows radiation from cosmic rays extends from damaged to otherwise healthy “bystander” cells, effectively doubling cancer risk.

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.