The UNLV School of Nursing will present the 2026 Yucha Lecture on March 9, 2026, at 4 p.m. inside the Stan Fulton Building. This year’s guest speaker is Allison Webel, Associate Dean for Research and Innovation at the University of Washington School of Nursing. Webel will deliver a keynote presentation titled, “Advancing Healthy Aging in HIV Through Research,” exploring the intersection of chronic disease management and behavioral science.

As a globally recognized leader in her field, Webel focuses her research on non-pharmacological approaches to help individuals living with HIV age well. Her work in global health and nursing science has been widely published and is supported by prestigious institutions, including the National Institute for Nursing Research and the American Heart Association. Additionally, her book, Living a Healthy Life with HIV, was honored as a "Book of the Year" by the American Journal of Nursing.

This event is free and open to the university community and the general public. Those unable to attend the presentation in person at the Stan Fulton Building may join the session online via live stream.