Jan. 8, 2025

Colleagues,

I am thrilled to announce the arrival of the department of brain health to the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. As we continue to grow and expand our mission to improve community health, the addition of this exceptional team marks an exciting new chapter for us.

The department of brain health, led by Jefferson Kinney, PhD, brings invaluable expertise and a wealth of knowledge in the area of Alzheimer’s, neuroscience, clinical trials, and research, which aligns perfectly with our commitment to education, research, patient care, and the community. Their contributions will undoubtedly enrich our collective efforts and help us achieve even greater impact.

Please join me in extending a warm welcome to our new colleagues:

  • Chloe Bautista
  • Davis Cammann
  • Elissa Coambs
  • Kimberly Cobos, MS
  • Jeffrey Cummings, MD, ScD
  • Risa Federico
  • Grace Goodwin
  • Samantha E. John, PhD
  • Tammy Linn Jones-Lepp, MS
  • Jefferson Kinney, PhD
  • Garam Lee, PharmD
  • Josie Lindle
  • Myjae Maloy-Robertson
  • Chloe Mamales
  • Maya Mugosa
  • Lina Nih, PhD
  • Kathryn Oberg
  • Andrew Ortiz
  • Amanda Osse, PhD
  • Katie Singsank
  • Abreham Tadesse
  • McKenna Webb
  • Kate Zhong, MD, MSc

As they settle in, we encourage everyone to introduce themselves, share insights, and begin to foster collaborations that will strengthen our shared purpose.

To celebrate their arrival, we will be hosting a welcoming reception on Feb. 12 starting at 3:30 p.m. at the Kirk Kerkorian Medical Education Building (MEB) – exact location will be shared soon. This will be a wonderful opportunity to get to know one another and discuss how we can work together to achieve our shared goals.

We are confident that the integration of the department of brain health into our organization will be a catalyst for continued innovation, growth, and positive change.

Welcome aboard, department of brain health! We are excited to embark on this journey together.

Marc J. Kahn, MD, MBA
Dean, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV
Vice President for Health Affairs, UNLV