News: Department of Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences

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People |

The first-generation student became president of Student Technologists Association in Radiological Science and plans to return this fall for another degree in MRI pathology.

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Research |

Three faculty garner 2018 Barrick Scholar Awards for their extensive research achievements.

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People |

A happy meal toy proved to be a good luck charm for this health physics & diagnostic sciences professor in her NASA endeavors.

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Research |

New predictive model shows radiation from cosmic rays extends from damaged to otherwise healthy “bystander” cells, effectively doubling cancer risk.

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Research |

A new, nanoparticle-based drug delivery system being developed by health physics professor Steen Madsen offers new treatment for glioblastoma.

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Research |

UNLV's Yu Kuang research is combining DNA analysis and MRI diagnostic tools to tailor effective cancer treatment to individuals.

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Research |

Professor’s research examines how much cosmic radiation is too much, and what damage it can cause.

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Business and Community |

Experts from UNLV and University of Nevada School of Medicine meet to discuss health disparities in Nevada.

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Arts and Culture |

UNLV employees recently were honored at the 2012 Academic Recognition Ceremony with systemwide and universitywide awards for notable research, teaching, and service.

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Campus News |
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Research |

Element 117 Created at Research Facility in Dubna, Russia; Data Analysis Support Provided by UNLV Researchers

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Research |

Designed to encourage faculty collaboration and acquisition of external grant funding, the President’s Research Award has also sparked intriguing research projects on subjects ranging from nanotechnology to volcanoes.