Liuba Williams in a white lab coat and working in a lab

By making it easier to trace components used in detonations, Liuba Pauline Williams is helping prevent the spread of nuclear materials.

cannabis cultivation center

How 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s Cannabis Policy Institute is both shaping and changing the conversation around marijuana.

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Program provides patients access to new treatments and improves local healthcare through collaboration with medical professionals.

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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ geochemist Libby Hausrath – a member of NASA's Mars Sample Return Team – and colleagues share stunning new research in the latest issue of the journal Science.

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The first Neuroscience Research Showcase brings together experts across disciplines to share their work and spark new collaborations.

Winn Chatham, MD

Dr. Winn Chatham and his team are forging ahead with their research, bolstered by the promise of more rheumatologists practicing in Southern Nevada thanks to the new fellowship program.

A red 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ banner hangs from a pole, with the Stratosphere and snowy mountains in the background

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ was recognized with its third consecutive R1 designation for research excellence from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

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Headlines and highlights featuring the students and faculty of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

A portrait of Gwen Marchand.

The associate vice president for research shares how she’s redefining the research infrastructure at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, one grant and project at a time. 

David Hatchett in a science lab

From growing the university’s research infrastructure to prioritizing personal passions, David Hatchett makes time to do it all.

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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is inspiring our students, fostering innovation, and transforming communities. Here in Nevada and around the world, Rebels Thrive.

A portrait of Beverly Jacobik.

The evidence is clear: 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's research protections director found her perfect role.

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New structure aimed at improving compliance oversight and customer service. 

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Through 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's interdisciplinary research areas, faculty are cooking up solutions to large-scale problems impacting Las Vegas, the Southwest, and beyond.

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The platform transforms 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s research infrastructure, enhances the university’s data-driven culture, and supports strategic decision-making to expand faculty opportunities.