Health Sciences Research Symposium
Campus Location
Office/Remote Location
Description
The UNLV Health Sciences Research Symposium brings together researchers, clinicians, educators, and students to showcase emerging evidence, exchange ideas, and build meaningful research connections. The symposium’s mission is to advance discovery, innovation, and collaboration across the full spectrum of health-related disciplines. By fostering cross-disciplinary dialogue with researchers from UNLV and beyond, the symposium helps accelerate the translation of knowledge from basic science to clinical practice.
Keynote Speaker: Jane M. SImoni, Ph.D., Associate Director of Behaviroal and Social Sciences Research Director, Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research, National Institutes of Health.
In addition, Simoni will be meeting with interested faculty and students to discuss NIH support for research and questions on Thursday, February 26, 2026. If interested, please contact Peter Kaufmann, peter.kaufmann@unlv.edu.
Admission Information
Submissions for Abstracts
Open to all faculty, students, and post-docs.
- Complete the Sign-Up Form to submit your abstracts, deadline on January 23
- All submitted poster and podium presentations are eligible for one of several awards. See the abstract page for full details.