News: Division of Health Sciences

Du Feng
People |

Professor Du Feng comes from a long line of teachers, but as a child, swore she would never follow in her parents and grandparents footsteps. Now, teaching and research are her passions.

Michelle Giddings
People |

The psychiatric nurse practitioner discusses why she loves teaching students how to work with the mentally ill.

Sheniz Moonie
Research |

Biostatistician Sheniz Moonie zeroes in on the factors that influence the health of Nevadans, particularly those with asthma.

John Mercer
Research |

They won’t firm your bottom but they can help you get fit.

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Campus News |
Topol, cardiologist and professor of genomics at The Scripps Research Institute, will discuss how the digital revolution affects health care.
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Research |

Breast cancer survival in Nevada depends on whether you reside in the north or south.

James Navalta
People |

Alumnus brings his expertise in exercise physiology back as a professor in the School of Allied Health Sciences. The avid runner talks about exercise, your immune system, and his own bad eating habits.

Student working out at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.
Athletics |

To perform like an Olympian, you have to think like one. Kinesiology professor Gabriele Wulf explains how to change your thoughts to boost your results.

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Campus News |
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Campus News |
The UNLV School of Nursing recently graduated its first class of doctoral candidates in the nursing practice program.
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Campus News |

Nine students, including a mother of two who after years of working as a dental hygienist received her dental degree and became class valedictorian, are being honored as spring 2012 Outstanding Graduates.

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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.