Medical Research | University of Nevada, Reno | School of Medicine

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At the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, we empower researchers and students to transform health care and address the world’s most pressing medical challenges.

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Featured UNR Med Research

Prestigious Katz Award of $2.3 million awarded to Elizabeth Akin, Ph.D., a graduate of the Cardiovascular COBRE Award program, providing significant support to advance innovations in cardiovascular science.

Elizabeth Akin looking into a microscope.

$379,000 awarded to research NIH Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases R21 Grant awarded to research chronic fatigue syndrome and the gut microbiome.

$291,000 awarded to support cancer research Among the limited number of researchers awarded funding from the American Cancer Society, UNR Med received $291,000 to support research on effects of cancer on microcirculation

Pharmacology

The Pharmacology Department is dedicated to understanding and curing diseases through the study of chemical agents on biological systems. Our researchers combine principles of molecular biology, biophysics, electrophysiology, pathology and more to create a comprehensive foundation for deepening our understanding of treating diseases.

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Microbiology and Immunology

The Microbiology and Immunology Department studies how bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoan interact with the human body. By understanding their molecular structures, life cycles and mechanisms of pathogenesis, we help prepare the next generation of physicians, researchers and health care professionals to develop life-saving treatments and vaccines.

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Physiology and Cell Biology

The Physiology and Cell Biology Department conducts cutting-edge research to further understand biological mechanisms and improve health care outcomes. With access to numerous core facilities and distinguished faculty, our researchers foster scientist-clinician partnerships, advance clinical trials and develop novel therapeutics.

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Contribute to world class research

Work with teams of diverse faculty and staff passionate about advancing medical research and education.

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Advancing health care with state-of-the-art labs

Researchers at UNR Med are provided with modern lab spaces, core facilities and cutting-edge equipment. In partnership with Renown Health, researchers can develop clinical trials and novel therapeutics to improve health care for the local and global community.

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All of my instructors have been very kind and even happy that I ask for help and clarification, which has been so relieving. Ultimately, I came to the realization that I need to make the most of my graduate education. I acknowledge that I have so much to learn and I try my best to reframe my self-doubt by instead embracing the fact that I have an amazing opportunity to learn from my experienced peers and from the well-respected experts in my program.

Lauren Parker - Ph.D. Student, Cellular Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology

Help drive life-changing scientific discoveries

Research at UNR Med spans clinical, translational and biomedical research opportunities. We boast a multi-year NIH grant focused on cardiovascular research, as well as distinguished faculty who are leaders in smooth muscle biology, novel therapeutics for rare muscular dystrophies, and the development of vaccines for infectious diseases. Students and researchers alike are afforded the opportunity to engage in real-world problem solving and life-changing scientific discoveries.

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We can help you contribute to the global medical community from right here in the heart of Northern Nevada.

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