UNLV Department of Brain Health

05/01/2026

It’s Women’s Health Month

New faculty member Dr. Amanda Leisgang Osse is advancing Alzheimer’s disease research focused on women’s brain health. Her work focuses on menopause and sex-specific biology influence risk, biomarkers, and treatment response.

04/26/2026

New article from Dr. Cummings and colleagues outlines a roadmap for treatments that could delay or prevent Alzheimer’s symptoms before they start. This work brings us closer to treatments focused on prevention.

Read the study: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-026-04305-w

04/25/2026

Please join us in congratulating Ivy Pham from Dr. Lina Nih's laboratory for winning first place in the School of Medicine Research Symposium's lighting talk competition.

04/25/2026

Read more below about how the Department of Brain Health & Dr. Kinney contributed to a newly FDA-approved blood test that can help to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease.

Leading up to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America's April 15 educational conference in the city, Las Vegas continues to pioneer diagnostics and treatments for the disease

04/24/2026

The 2026 Alzheimer’s report is out!!

7.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s today, and that number is expected to continue to grow fast. The impact goes far beyond patients, millions of families and caregivers are carrying a huge load.

There is some progress: new treatments are emerging, and research shows that lifestyle factors like exercise, sleep, and heart health can make a real difference.

But big challenges remain around caregiving, costs, and access to care.

Read the full report here:

04/22/2026

Happy to the incredible admins who keeps our department running smoothly every single day. We truly couldn’t do our research without you.

Thank you!

04/20/2026

This , we celebrate all our volunteer research assistants and students who give their time in our labs to help move our projects forward. Your curiosity, dedication, and hard work play an important role in advancing research.

Thank you for all that you do!

04/18/2026

What if aging in place came with the right support?

Nevada Senior Services are providing innovative person-centered care, dementia-capable programs, and hospital-to-home support to help seniors live independently.

Join them at
📅 April 23 | 📍 UNLV | ⏰ 10–5
Register here: https://bit.ly/UNLV_Innovation_2026

04/18/2026

What if brain health had physical therapy?

Meet Moneta Health. They are using AI-powered cognitive rehab to improve memory, focus, and communication.

Learn more at

April 23, 2026
@ UNLV – Richard Tam Alumni Center
10 AM – 5 PM
Register here: https://bit.ly/UNLV_Innovation_2026

04/18/2026

UNLV Libraries are transforming education with VR, AR, and immersive experiences like Dreamscape Learn.

Meet the team at Innovation Day 2026
April 23 | 10 AM – 5 PM
Richard Tam Alumni Center
Register here: https://bit.ly/UNLV_Innovation_2026

04/18/2026

Dangle & Dot are empowering others to “do dementia differently”. They are working to reduce stigma through real stories and lived experience.

Join them at

April 23 | 10–5
@ UNLV
Register here: https://bit.ly/UNLV_Innovation_2026