News: Department of Brain Health

A portrait of Peter Kaufmann
People |

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

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Research |

Entities sign Memorandum of Understanding to cultivate best-in-class clinical research services for Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.

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Campus News |

First-of-its-kind database, supported by Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation, will provide greater access to key data on Alzheimer’s to researchers around the world.

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Research |

Alzheimer’s treatment studies offer hope as UNLV expert predicts new potential drugs, biomarkers will yield critical insight for future development.

occupational therapists helps young woman use mirror to apply makeup
Research |

Professor Chih-Huang "Jeffrey" Yu says the new and unique method can make rehab a more effective experience for patients.

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UNLV History |

Amanda Osse is the first recipient of the award named in honor of Nathan Lindsay, who passed away after a 15-year battle with Alzheimer's disease.

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People |

The director of UNLV’s Occupational Therapy program likens her field to the nest-building skills of birds.

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Business and Community |

UNLV faculty and students screen community members in Las Vegas, Henderson, and Pahrump.

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Research |

Annual review of current Alzheimer’s clinical trials reveals trends in design, therapies, outcomes, and funding surrounding work to develop new treatments.
 

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Research |

UNLV study pinpoints 10 bacterial groups associated with Alzheimer’s disease, provides new insights into the relationship between gut makeup and dementia.

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Campus News |

The 34-student cohort hopes to make immediate impact in patients’ lives and the profession in Las Vegas.

A student adjusts the arm of another student playing a computer game.
Campus News |

 A UNLV occupational therapy student takes a unique approach for his capstone project.