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The Interview: Minerva Massis
While her fMRI journey has stretched nearly around the world, the chance to return to the university that helped shape her path was a no-brainer.
The Brains Behind UNLV’s New MR Imaging Core
UNLV boasts Nevada’s only MRI facility dedicated to university research. Here’s what our professors hope to discover with it.
Expanding Access to Care Through the UNLV Community Clinic
The clinic provides care to the most underserved members of the Las Vegas community, all while offering critical learning experiences to Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV students.
A Mission To Serve
At the heart of the School of Medicine's commitment to service is Jennifer Young, whose work continues to strengthen the bonds between the school and the community it serves.
From a COVID-Era Student to Occupational Therapy Instructor at UNLV
Kayla Ford was among the first students in the university's OT program. Now she teaches mental health-related courses in the School of Integrated Health Sciences.
UNLV ENT Surgeon Provides Advanced Cancer Treatment in Southern Nevada
Dr. Suparna Shah is part of the only team in the state performing oral cavity cancer surgeries with reconstruction.
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