News: Department of Brain Health

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Business and Community |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ faculty and students screen community members in Las Vegas, Henderson, and Pahrump.

Students at Pida Plaza on the first day of classes (Josh Hawkins, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ).
Campus News |

A roundup of prominent news stories highlighting university pride, research, and community collaboration.

Graduation surprise
Campus News |

News stories from the summer featuring 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students and faculty.

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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 |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 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.

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Campus News |

 A 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ occupational therapy student takes a unique approach for his capstone project.

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Campus News |

A roundup of news stories highlighting 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ faculty and students who made headlines locally, nationally, and globally.

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Campus News |

Opportunities for hands-on fieldwork and Nevada's dire need for providers results in encouraging job outlook for graduates.

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Research |

Groundbreaking discovery was the norm for Rebel researchers in 2022. Here's a selection of our favorite news-making 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ research highlights from the year. 

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Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting research wins, expert insights, and academic achievement.

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Campus News |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ expert Dr. Jeffrey Cummings explains how a new lab expands 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's neuroscience research capabilities.