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Seeking to Make an Impact, Resident Becomes Standout Researcher
Driven by all kinds of research, Dr. Magnus Chun has a keen interest in gastroenterology topics.
Charter Class Grad Follows Through on Promise to Treat Nevadans
From student to resident physician to assistant professor at the medical school, Dr. Ashley Prandecki remains committed to serving Nevada.
Chasing Sugar Bugs: Dental Faculty Turns Kids’ Fear Into Fun
Through storytelling, Dr. Himali Patel Bhatt helps children build healthy brushing habits.
The Interview: Jenny Kent
A career transition changed this physical therapy professor’s life. The challenge she sought for herself has paid off.
From Virtual to Hands-On: Transforming Anatomy Education at UNLV
How medical students are mastering anatomy through human body dissection, plastinated specimens, and immersive technologies.
UNLV Athletic Training Professor Channels Personal Experiences into Research Project for New Moms
Through UNLV-UNR Extension collaboration, Kara Radzak hopes to better inform new mothers about proper exercise before and after childbirth.
The Interview: Marie Padilla
This operations specialist at the School of Medicine is powered by main-character energy and a lot of sticky notes.
How Much Protein Do You Really Need? UNLV Expert Sorts Through the Mixed Messages
UNLV nutrition professor Sara Rosenkranz on choosing your proteins and what to do about those new federal guidelines.
Mind the Gap: How the Gender Imbalance Contributes to Nevada's Health and Education Shortages
UNLV researchers offer solutions for bringing more men into healthcare, social services, and early-grade teaching fields.
Rebel Alums: Man Up! Choosing Work in Female-Dominated Fields Isn't ‘Soft'
UNLV grads are ignoring stereotypes and uncovering the rewards of these vital healthcare and education roles.
From Patient to Program Lead: Chelsey Nicol Brings Empathy to Nevada’s Only Cleft Palate & Craniofacial Clinic
UNLV’s new clinic restores a critical statewide service; for Nicol, it restores something even more personal.
Showing Up for the Community We Serve
UNLV community outreach programs offer practical learning opportunities for students while leveraging our resources to address societal needs.
From UNLV Training to the Front Lines of Care in Syria
Dental residency prepares Dr. Will Kalout to deliver emergency care during a humanitarian mission to his parents’ homeland.
Championing Access: UNLV Graduate Tackles Nevada’s Health Inequities
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.
Rebel Grad Slam Winner Stands Out for Research on Antibiotic-Resistant Shigella
New Ph.D. graduate Taylor Gerson credits faculty for putting her on the path toward graduate research.
Turning Coursework into Solutions for Nevada’s Children
Alumna Ashley Pruitt credits Doctorate of Public Policy degree for teaching her how to reach legislators — and their constituents.
Culture of Support Attracted Physician to Medical School
Dr. Denice Ichinoe was drawn to the family and community medicine residency program’s commitment to teaching residents and caring for underserved communities.
The Course: EMT for Fire Services
Applied Health Sciences students learn basics of emergency medicine through the real-life scenarios of firefighters.