News: Division of 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.

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

Research division hosting event to explore unmet needs and plan for the future of 51ԹϺ's computing infrastructure.
51ԹϺ-led research team identifies key brain protein to target for new customized drug therapies treating adverse symptoms of developmental disorder subtypes.

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

Executive assistant in the research division usually starts her day with a run on campus.
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.
51ԹϺ researchers made international headlines this year with their discoveries. Here's a roundup of some of our top stories of 2021.

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.

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

VP of Research Ed Synakowski seeks new opportunities for 51ԹϺ to work with federally funded laboratories and new places to play his trombone.

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