News: Department of Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences

aerial view of Bigelow Health Sciences building
Research |

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

students practicing xrays within a lab
Campus News |

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

portrait of a woman overlaid on a photo of the UNLV campus
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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.

Haven Searcy holds bottle up while wearing UNLV shirt
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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.
Campus News |

As future frontline health care workers, UNLV radiography students spend a year learning how to properly position a patient for imaging.

three individuals looking at and using ultrasound machine
People |

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

Students at Pida Plaza on the first day of classes (Josh Hawkins, UNLV).
Campus News |

A roundup of prominent news stories highlighting university pride, research, and community collaboration.

Graduation surprise
Campus News |

News stories from the summer featuring UNLV students and faculty.

women wearing t-shirt that says UNLV Home of the Brave
Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at UNLV.

UNLV letters surrounded by roses
Campus News |

A roundup of news stories highlighting UNLV faculty and students who made headlines locally, nationally, and globally.

radiological safety warning sign
Research |

UNLV School of Integrated Health Sciences professor Francis Cucinotta participates in research with implications to be felt from a doctor’s exam room to the nuclear energy industry. 

photo illustration of man with sports equipment graphics
People |

This longtime Rebel and physical education program coordinator is helping UNLV shape up inside and outside of the classroom.