Euiseong Ko (Computer Science), Farhad Shokoohi (Mathematical Sciences), and Mingon Kang (Computer Science) published original research titled "SPIN: sex-specific and pathway-based interpretable neural network for sexual dimorphism analysis" in Briefings in Bioinformatics (IF: 9.5). The study proposes a new deep learning-based unified framework,…

On May 31, 2024, Satish C. Bhatnagar (Mathematical Sciences) addressed nearly fifty graduate students and faculty on the importance of multidisciplinary training of mind in the pursuit of a PhD program at the Mathematics Department of Central University at Tezpur in an eastern state of Assam.  

On May 27, 2004, Satish C. Bhatnagar (Mathematical Sciences) was the chief guest at the one-day workshop for the research scholars in the mathematics department of Maharshi Dayanand University at Rohtak. He gave an hour-long talk on research methodology in mathematics.

On May 23, 2024, Satish C. Bhatnagar (Mathematical Sciences) addressed the research students in science and engineering departments of the JC Bose University of Science and Technology, Faridabad. His topic was on the Challenges While Working on Ph.D. Degrees in Mathematical Sciences. Earlier on the same day, as a chief guest, he also recognized…

Farhad Shokoohi (Mathematical Sciences) and his collaborators have published a paper in Biomolecules titled, "Identifying Differential Methylation in Cancer Epigenetics via a Bayesian Functional Regression Model," as part of the Special Issue on DNA Methylation in Human Diseases. The paper introduces an efficient method for identifying…

Chad Cross (Epidemiology and Biostatistics), Louisa Messenger (Environmental and Occupational Health), and Sean Neiswenter (Life Sciences) were selected to receive a UNLV 2024 Faculty Opportunity Award for their project titled, "Emerging Parasitic & Vector-Borne Diseases: Disease Ecology from a One Health Perspective." The Faculty…

During the spring 2024 semester, Yan Zhou (Physics and Astronomy) was invited to present his research on quantum sensors and information at: Center of Fundamental Physics colloquium, Northwestern University, February 2024. ECT (European Center for Theoretical studies in nuclear physics and related areas) workshop, Trento, Italy, March …

Bernard Zygelman (Physics and Astronomy) presented the April 9 Pittsburgh Quantum Institute (PQI) seminar titled "Effective Magnetic Monopoles, Molecular Dynamics, and Holonomic Quantum Computing" in addition to the U. Pittsburgh Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) undergraduate colloquium, "The Second Quantum Revolution." Zygelman…

Matt Sheridan and Ao Li (both Chemistry and Biochemistry) published their research paper, "Reversible Amine-to-Imine Chemistry at a Covalent Organic Framework for Sustainable Uranium Redox Separation," in the journal of ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering. This publication is a collaboration with Soochow and Fudan university focused on…

Jessica Grifaldo (Life Sciences), Erin Cassin (Life Sciences), Dengxun Lai (Life Sciences), Landon Netherton (Life Sciences), Efren Heredia (Chemistry), Ryan Doss (Life Sciences), and Monika Karney (Life Sciences) all won prizes for their oral or poster presentations at the Regional American Society for Microbiology Meeting that was held in the…

UNLV repeated their first place win in racquetball for Corporate Challenge. Congratulations to the team! Erica Marti (Civil & Environmental Engineering and Construction) - 1st place, women's singles; Venki Muthukumar (Electrical and Computer Engineering) and Sid Raich (Social and Behavioral Health) - 1st place, men's doubles; Adam Koebke (…

Doctoral student Paula Ramirez (Radiochemistry) has been selected for a fellowship under the Department of Energy's University Nuclear Leadership Program (UNLP), becoming the eighth student from UNLV to win the prestigious award. The highly competitive graduate fellowship program will fully fund Ramirez's research over a three-year period…