Articles by Steven Slivka
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Expert: Regenerating the Brain After a Stroke
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Brain Health researcher Lina Nih is developing a treatment that could one day alter how practitioners address stroke recovery.
Physical Therapy Program Offers Northern Nevada Paiute Students a Way to Give Back
After seeing a need for more physical therapists who can serve Native communities, three 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students take matters into their own hands.
The Interview: Peter Kaufmann
The associate dean of research in Integrated Health Sciences leans into his own immigrant story to provide others with opportunities.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Receives Federal Funding to Study Effects of Low Dose Radiation Exposure on Breast Cancer Risk
Three-year grant from U.S. Dept. of Energy will highlight AI-based and experimental learning to understand effects of occupational and medical radiation.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and Global Alzheimer’s Organization Collaborating to Bring Next-Gen Research to Las Vegas
Entities sign Memorandum of Understanding to cultivate best-in-class clinical research services for Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and Desert Radiology Collaborate to Produce More Health Care Professionals
Sparked by the connection of two alumni, the partnership is key to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ being the top producer of radiologic technologists in Nevada.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Receives $3.2 Million Investment to Create Biomarker Observatory for Neurodegenerative Diseases
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.
Looking to Boost Your Heart Health? Try a Baked Potato
Nutrition sciences professor Neda Akhavan's recent study suggests spuds as a potential superfood for those with Type 2 diabetes.
Giving Back to Veterans Is a Duty and an Honor for Kinesiology Alumnus
Dr. John Pierce creates a scholarship to support student veterans in 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's School of Integrated Health Sciences.