News: Department of Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences

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Aaron Andersen and the Department of Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences collaborate to address need for medical physicists.

Ayan Sengupta stands next to MRI machine
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Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences professor brings expertise and cultural pride to UNLV’s new neuroimaging facility.

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The program helps undergrads explore a rapidly growing industry in need of skilled workers.

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A collection of the most prominent news stories from last month featuring UNLV staff and students.

Students assess X-ray images in a dark room.
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Physical therapy and radiography students collaborate to get a crystal-clear vision for better patient care.

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The associate dean of research in Integrated Health Sciences leans into his own immigrant story to provide others with opportunities.

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Three-year grant from U.S. Dept. of Energy will highlight AI-based and experimental learning to understand effects of occupational and medical radiation.

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Sparked by the connection of two alumni, the partnership is key to UNLV being the top producer of radiologic technologists in Nevada.

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Working in the field of immunotherapy, Amani Makkouk’s career was set in motion by her time as a master’s student in the School of Integrated Health Sciences.

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At UNLV, Haven Searcy gains two degrees and experience analyzing the effects of radiation on the environment.

A group of students arrange another to practice getting a proper X-ray.
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As future frontline health care workers, UNLV radiography students spend a year learning how to properly position a patient for imaging.

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With her clinical contacts and student focus, Melinda Bechtel built the ultrasound degree program into a career launching pad.