Dr. Marc J. Kahn

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Chief of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
Expertise: Medicine, Hematology, Oncology, Health education, Business of medicine

Biography

Dr. Marc J. Kahn is chief of hematology at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine's Department of Internal Medicine. He is a prolific researcher in benign hematology, medical education, and healthcare finance. 

He has served in leadership roles with the Association of American Medical Colleges, American College of Physicians, American Society of Hematology, National Board of Medical Examiners, and the National Residency Matching Program.

Dr. Kahn has authored over 100 peer-reviewed manuscripts in addition to 110 book chapters and five textbooks. In 2020, his most recent textbook, “Business Basics of Building and Managing a Healthcare Practice,” was published by Springer Nature.

He formerly served as vice president for health affairs at UNLV and as dean of the university's medical school — developing curricula, clinical programs, and research to elevate healthcare in the region. Prior to joining UNLV in April 2020, Dr. Kahn was a senior associate dean at Tulane University School of Medicine. 

Education

  • M.D., University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
  • M.B.A., Tulane University
  • B.A., Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania

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Doctor explains risks as researchers issue new warning over cosmetic facial fillers
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New research is revealing people who have cosmetic filler injections in their face are at possible risk for dangerous complications involving blocked arteries.
Why do I get sleepy after my Thanksgiving feast?
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If you're wondering why you get sleepy after feasting on the traditional Thanksgiving meal, we're getting answers. Is turkey the culprit or is it the mountain of mashed potatoes and stuffing?
UNLV professor breaks down what it means for the "black box" safety warning being removed
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This week, the Food and Drug Administration said it's working to remove the “black box” warning on many hormone treatments for women with menopause symptoms. The 'black box' warning is the FDA's strongest drug label alert.
Examining heart disease, transplants after Dick Cheney's death
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We're taking a closer look at heart disease and examining the status of heart transplants in the wake of Dick Cheney's death. Cheney, the former Vice President of the United States, died Monday at the age of 84 due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease. He had his first heart attack at the unusually young age of 37. He would go on to survive four more before his heart declined enough to qualify for that transplant.
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Campus News | April 3, 2025

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On the Forefront of Alzheimer's Disease Research
From left to right: Dean Marc J. Kahn, Dr. Jefferson Kinney, Dr. Kate Zhong, Dr. Jeffrey Cummings, and Dr. Mark Guadagnoli at the “Brain Health Frontiers: Tackling Alzheimer's Together” panel discussion.
Campus News | February 18, 2025

The 'Brain Health Frontiers: Tackling Alzheimer's Together' panel discussion highlighted the revolutionary research the Department of Brain Health is conducting to fight Alzheimer’s disease.

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