News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

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People |

Kris Engelstad McGarry and the Engelstad Family Foundation are helping make the dreams of dozens of UNLV School of Medicine students come true.

Dr. Nadia Gomez
Research |

A national study on simulation training is changing how obstetrics and gynecology practitioners learn to perform surgeries.

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Research |

The history of health research is one of men studying men. Several UNLV researchers are flipping the script, creating new possibilities for women’s health and well-being in the process.

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Research |

That pain in your neck may be from your tablet device, how librarians help keep students in school, a research course that has undergrads digging up viruses, and more.

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Campus News |

A round up of news briefs from the fall 2018 issue of UNLV Magazine.

Pregnant woman
Research |

UNLV anthropology researchers Daniel Benyshek, Laura Gryder, and Sharon Young found that placentophagy may not deliver the benefits practitioners anticipate.

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Research |

In the last two years, two UNLV faculty members and four students have visited various parts of the world to study, teach, and foster international goodwill as part of the prestigious Fulbright Program.

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Research |

Clinical Translational Research Infrastructure Network to expand research capacity at UNLV and 12 partner institutions with the aim of improving the health of residents.

Portrait of Dr. Joseph Thorton
People |

The first colorectal surgeon to practice in Nevada says that teaching is what keeps him young.

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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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Business and Community |

UNLV School of Medicine's Dr. Laura Shaw has tips to get parents and kids alike back in the school-time swing.

Portrait of Dr. Amber Champion
People |

An unexpected health diagnosis prompted Dr. Amber Champion to rethink her career plans.