Brain Health
The UNLV Department of Brain Health will advance research, education, and practice to benefit brain health and the care and treatment of people with brain disorders across the life span. Our faculty specialize in several areas that range from basic and clinical research in neurodegenerative disease, neuropsychology, and occupational therapy.
To maintain the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff during this extraordinary time, the School of Integrated Health Sciences is following university protocol related to COVID-19. Please visit the university's coronavirus page for the latest updates. For specific course information, please contact your instructor. As future leaders, we encourage you to nurture your health and well-being so you may care for others in the near future. There is no greater opportunity than this moment for all of us to positively impact our communities by practicing social distancing.
Research
The research in the Department of Brain Health spans multiple levels to conduct impactful and translational research on brain health throughout the lifespan, with particular emphasis on neurodegenerative disorders. Our research involves multiple collaborators at UNLV, in Las Vegas, and throughout the world as well as numerous students and trainees as part of the interdisciplinary neuroscience Ph.D. program, the Occupational Therapy doctoral program, and undergraduate research assistants.
News
In the News
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Jan. 27, 2020 | Associated Press
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Jan. 24, 2020 | Bloomberg
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Jan. 24, 2020 | U.S. News & World Report
Experts
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Research Professor, School of Integrated Health Sciences
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Founding Chair, Department of Brain Health
Accomplishments
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Feb. 19, 2020
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Feb. 11, 2020
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Nov. 21, 2019