News: Division of Research

cannabis cultivation center
Business and Community |

How ÐÔÊӽ紫ý’s Cannabis Policy Institute is both shaping and changing the conversation around marijuana.

vials in a research lab
Campus News |

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

exterior of Martian surface
Research |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý 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.

slice of brain sitting on desk in lab
Campus News |

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

Winn Chatham, MD
Research |

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 ÐÔÊӽ紫ý banner hangs from a pole, with the Stratosphere and snowy mountains in the background
Campus News |

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

A ÐÔÊӽ紫ý student studies with the Strip in the distance.
Campus News |

Headlines and highlights featuring the students and faculty of ÐÔÊӽ紫ý.

A portrait of Gwen Marchand.
Research |

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

David Hatchett in a science lab
People |

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

A portrait of Beverly Jacobik.
People |

The evidence is clear: ÐÔÊӽ紫ý's research protections director found her perfect role.

A pipette distributing samples into small test tubes in a research lab.
Campus News |

New structure aimed at improving compliance oversight and customer service. 

graphic with eight spokes to represent research areas
Campus News |

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