Topic: research

The Interview: Jefferson Kinney
Portrait of Jefferson W. Kinney, Ph.D. Professor and Reg Grundy and Joy Chambers-Grundy Chair for Brain Health
People | July 26, 2021
The longtime UNLV researcher on youthful curiosity, the brain, and sports.
Gold on the Line: Olympic Athletes and Their Focus of Attention
Gabriele Wulf is pictured in a red sweater standing on a landing in the lobby of the Bigelow Health Sciences on UNLV's campus
Research | July 8, 2021
UNLV kinesiology professor Gabriele Wulf tells athletes to keep their eyes on the prize — not internal body movement — to achieve optimal performance during Tokyo 2020.
The (Remote) Interview: Renato Liboro
Man sitting on couch.
People | June 28, 2021
This M.D.-Ph.D. finds his career sweet spot collaborating with diverse stakeholders to address community mental health issues of multi-identity minorities.
Medical Student Pledges to Lead a Life of Purpose by Helping Others
man doing compressions on CPR mannequin
People | June 4, 2021
Already deeply involved in cancer research, Bobak Seddighzadeh plans to become a hematologist-oncologist.
Undergraduate Research Publication Created at UNLV
Dr. Levent Atici, Editor-in-Chief, Spectra Undergraduate Research Journal sitting at table holding copy of Spectra Magazine.
Campus News | May 20, 2021
"Spectra" will feature work of undergraduate students from wide variety of disciplines.
Encountering the Unexpected in the Laboratory and in Life
woman posing
People | May 4, 2021
Jackie Phan reflects on her many years at UNLV and what inspires her as she pursues her Ph.D. in biochemistry.
America’s Fractured Pandemic Realities
woman holding newspaper
People | May 4, 2021
Ph.D. student Deena DeVore analyzes COVID-19 news reports to explore how the media impacts the public’s perception of the pandemic.
Research as a Form of Social Justice
handwritten sign saying "Stop Asian Hate"
People | May 4, 2021
Aldo Barrita uses his skills as a researcher to bring awareness to anti-Asian racism, which has spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The (Remote) Interview: Stephanie Page
Portrait of Stephanie Page of the Office of Sponsored Programs
People | May 3, 2021
Knowing that her work in the office of sponsored programs sometimes plays a role in a faculty member receiving their first grant is a humbling experience for Stephanie Page.
Harnessing the Power of Proteins in our Cells to Combat Disease
Gary Kleiger sits in his lab with a computer monitor showing a colorful protein complex
Research | February 25, 2021
UNLV scientist Gary Kleiger at the forefront of a potential new drug modality; research published in the journal Nature.
An Institute for the Future: Preparing Nevada’s Teachers for Next Practices
Woman hold laptop and tossing an apple
Business and Community | February 5, 2021
Nevada Institute on Teaching and Educator Preparation finds home at UNLV and in the community.
UNLV Geoscientist Arya Udry Tapped by NASA for Mars Mission
UNLV geoscientist Arya Udry sits in front of her microscope in her office
Research | December 21, 2020
Udry is one of just 13 scientists added to NASA’s Participating Scientist Program and will help the Perseverance Rover to recognize magmatic rocks; becomes second UNLV professor on Mars 2020 science team.