News: Division of Health Sciences

Merrill Landers works with balance testing equipment
Research |

Physical activity can help protect us from Parkinson’s, researcher Merrill Landers says.

Kristen and Caitlyn Miller
People |

The twins plan to throw themselves into the full college experience.

White board
Business and Community |

Tackling community issues is fundamental to the UNLV School of Medicine as it prepares for its incoming class in 2017.

Jodi Tyson
Campus News |

Advice from Jodi Tyson, School of Community Health Sciences Alumna of the Year

Carol Martin
Campus News |

Advice from Carol Martin, School of Nursing Alumna of the Year

Jeremy Cope
Campus News |

Advice from Jeremy Cope, School of Allied Health Sciences Alumnus of the Year

Casey Barber
People |

UNLV undergraduate Casey Barber excels in academics, research, volunteerism, and leadership.

Mary Guinan, in traditional dress in an Afghan refugee camp
People |

When her plans to become an astronaut did not pan out, Mary Guinan created an equally impressive legacy eradicating diseases and founding a school.

Ronald T. Brown
People |

Brown is an accomplished psychologist and academic leader with previous stops at University of North Texas, Wayne State and Temple; he will begin Aug. 1.

An artist’s rendering of UNLV’s entry in the 2017 Solar Decathalon.
Campus News |

Students to build sustainable, “age-in-place” home with consumer appeal for U.S. Department of Energy contest; UNLV team finished second overall in 2013.

Health Law Program employees
Campus News |

Boyd School of Law expands health law program.

World AIDS Day ribbon
Campus News |

From law to health to advocacy to science, UNLV professors tackle HIV prevention, education and treatment both domestically and abroad.