UNLV School of Medicine student Lauren Hollifield was inspired by her experiences abroad to come back to Las Vegas to practice medicine.

Here's a few tales from 2017 sure to make you smile.

Researchers in UNLV's Department of Surgery continue work on statewide database to quantify human and economic costs of vehicular injuries -- and to identify prevention opportunities.

This neurologist is passionate about helping children — and about improving the medical infrastructure in Southern Nevada.

Research finds that consuming encapsulated placentas has little to no effect on postpartum mood and maternal bonding; detectable changes shown in hormones.

Med student and community leader share a vision for a healthier Las Vegas.

This recent hire ensures that clinical research trials transfer to UNLV’s new School of Medicine smoothly.

Despite the spread misinformation, vaccines remain essential for children.

Addy Guida’s battle with cancer as a student-athlete inspired a new career path in medicine.

Highlights include $25 million gift for UNLV medical school and record year for athletics fundraising; UNLV has raised $243 million in past three years.

UNLV School of Medicine's inaugural class prepare for first day as med students in stethoscope ceremony.

The Mountain West Clinical Translational Research Infrastructure Network helps 13 universities support the faculty and research that will improve human health in seven states.