News: Division of Research

artist conception of fast radio burst
Research |

New study by international team of scientists identifies polarization as key trait that may reveal the origin of the powerful millisecond-long cosmic radio explosions.  

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Research by nursing professors helping address issues from trouble sleeping to health education and psychiatric care.

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Research division hosting event to explore unmet needs and plan for the future of 51ԹϺ's computing infrastructure.

51ԹϺ neuroscientist Rochelle Hines and a student work in the lab
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51ԹϺ-led research team identifies key brain protein to target for new customized drug therapies treating adverse symptoms of developmental disorder subtypes.

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Campus News |

New service aids 51ԹϺ researchers while serving community members with chronic illnesses.

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People |

Executive assistant in the research division usually starts her day with a run on campus.

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine graduates line up to cross the commencement stage
Campus News |

A collection of 2021 headlines highlighting medical school milestones, a steady stronghold on diversity and research rankings, student success, and media mentions featuring faculty experts.

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Research |

51ԹϺ researchers made international headlines this year with their discoveries. Here's a roundup of some of our top stories of 2021.

51ԹϺ Science and Engineering Building at night
Campus News |

51ԹϺ, UNR among just 146 nationwide classified by Carnegie as R1, or "Very High Research," the highest status for research institutions; 51ԹϺ and UNR first reached R1 in 2018. 

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Program helps get undergraduates back into 51ԹϺ's labs and centers and working alongside faculty mentors.

A portrait of Edmund “Ed” Synakowski, wearing a suit and tie.
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VP of Research Ed Synakowski seeks new opportunities for 51ԹϺ to work with federally funded laboratories and new places to play his trombone.

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Researchers work with underage sex trafficking victims to identify new ways to assist exploited children and prevent others from entering the abuse cycle.