News: School of Life Sciences

Lied Library at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ
Campus News |

As daily life around the country came to a sudden halt in March, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ rapidly reconfigured the rhythms of its day-to-day operations and lent its considerable expertise to fighting the virus in Nevada.

a woman and man stand near a cactus outside the chemistry building
People |

The budget analyst on the reasons she and husband Robert are now 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ lifers.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ graduate seated with decorated cap
Campus News |

An enduring 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ end-of-semester tradition is to highlight exceptional students who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

A man stands at a podium in a darkened room
People |

School of Life Sciences grad used fruit flies to study the nature of obesity.

Hands holding a scalpel and a pen
People |

In her transdisciplinary Honors College thesis project, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ senior Kendahl Servino investigates how our regard for our hands can reveal far more than we might expect.

A woman in a labcoat manipulates a test tube
Business and Community |

Life sciences' Helen Wing and colleagues assisting Southern Nevada Health District with viral transport medium; other faculty in College of Sciences contribute protective equipment.

black keyboard with package of Clorox wipes in foreground
Research |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ microbiologist Brian Hedlund on the science of germs, where they like to lurk, and how to effectively get rid of them.

Representatives from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians wrap 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Marta Meana in a blanket as part of the tribe's gift announcement to the university.
Campus News |

A collection of news stories from February highlighting the people and research of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

chalk drawing of human body with intestinal tract
Research |

New 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ study shows promise for role of a high-carb, low-protein, and low-fat diet in fighting off C. diff infections.

Addison Guida
People |

Addison Guida is determined to provide the same level of commitment to her future patients as she received from her own doctors.

doctor in hospital hallway
Campus News |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ School of Medicine's residency/fellowship programs helping to expand specialty care in Nevada.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students in red caps/gowns hugging at commencement
Campus News |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ president Marta Meana will highlight four graduating students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the Class of 2019.