Topic: health and medicine

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Emylia Terry
People |

With a decade of experience in community health and policy, Emylia Terry brings her commitment to health equity back to UNLV as an assistant professor.

Taylor Garson in Wing lab using research equipment
Campus News |

New Ph.D. graduate Taylor Gerson credits faculty for putting her on the path toward graduate research.

Ashley Pruitt graduates with a Doctorate of Public Policy at commencement.
People |

Alumna Ashley Pruitt credits Doctorate of Public Policy degree for teaching her how to reach legislators — and their constituents.

Denice Ichinoe, DO
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Dr. Denice Ichinoe was drawn to the family and community medicine residency program’s commitment to teaching residents and caring for underserved communities.

students surround "patient" on stretcher during staged emergency
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Applied Health Sciences students learn basics of emergency medicine through the real-life scenarios of firefighters.

woman in swimming cap hangs on edge of pool
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New to Southern Nevada, the dental medicine professor isn't shy about playing tourist and finds students often make the best teachers.

Experts

Headshot of Brenna N. Renn
Assistant Professor of Psychology

An expert in depression, mHealth, and mental health of older adults.

Headshot of Rochelle Hines
Associate Professor, Department of Psychology

An expert in neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism, schizophrenia, and epilepsy.

Headshot of Dustin Hines
Associate Professor, Department of Psychology

An expert in neuroscience, glia biology, and human behavior.

 

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Assistant Professor, School of Public Health

An expert in health disparities, children's health, and culturally responsive health communication.

portrait of Lisa Durette
Director, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program

An expert in child and adolescent psychiatry and behavioral health.

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Associate Professor, Department of Psychology

A licensed clinical psychologist and expert in addiction, sexual trauma, substance use disorders, and gambling disorder.