Topic: health and medicine

Ayan Sengupta stands next to MRI machine
People | October 20, 2025

Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences professor brings expertise and cultural pride to UNLV’s new neuroimaging facility.

Isa Avenido, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Class of 2028 student
People | September 30, 2025

Medical student Maria Isabelle Avenido is inspired to pursue a medical career where the emphasis is for equitable access.

From left to right: Aditi Singh, MD; Kate Martin, MD; Kavita Batra, PhD; and Deborah Kuhls, MD
Research | September 2, 2025

The medical school is dedicated to expanding its research curriculum, shaping the future of graduate medical education (GME).

Messenger RNA
Research | August 26, 2025

UNLV research team develops mRNA cocktail to intravenously and directly reach the pancreas, allowing for potentially revolutionary treatment options; lead researcher Chandra Bhattacharya becomes university's first to earn national award. 

Jaineet (Jai) Chhabra, MD, and two “Dr. Jai Basketball: It’s for Everyone!” camp attendees practicing their basketball fundamentals.
Business and Community | August 9, 2025

Medicine resident launches basketball camp to combine athletics, medicine, and mentorship to support children with autism.