University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
Public research university in Las Vegas offering undergraduate and graduate programs across engineering, medicine, nursing, hospitality, and the arts. Operates applied research and innovation facilities including living-lab environments for hospitality and gaming testing, a medical education building with simulation and virtual anatomy, makerspaces and prototyping resources, and campus research infrastructure such as an institutional review board/human-subjects office and a national supercomputing institute. Supports technology commercialization, startup acceleration, clinical research support, and multidisciplinary, community-facing research and evaluation.
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Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
Patents
Inhibiting germination of Clostridium perfringens spores to reduce necrotic enteritis
US-12144800-B2
View DetailsLigand-guided phagocytosis based therapy for treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases
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Inhibiting germination of Clostridium perfringens spores to reduce necrotic enteritis
US-12144800-B2
View DetailsLigand-guided phagocytosis based therapy for treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases
US-11034739-B2
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Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical Engineering)
An ABET-accredited undergraduate degree covering electronics, circuits, electromagnetics, power systems, controls, communications, signal processing, and solid-state devices with associated laboratory courses and a senior design sequence.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
An ABET-accredited undergraduate degree emphasizing mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, materials, manufacturing, robotics, and design with laboratory courses and a team-oriented capstone design project.
Doctor of Nursing Practice — CRNA track
A 36-month hybrid DNP subprogram preparing registered nurses for certified registered nurse anesthetist practice through online coursework combined with immersive local clinical rotations and designated simulation resources.
Kirk Kerkorian Medical Education Building facilities
A multi-floor medical education facility housing simulation suites, virtual anatomy labs, prosection space, learning studios, a medical library, and student support services used for medical education and simulation training.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical Engineering)
An ABET-accredited undergraduate degree covering electronics, circuits, electromagnetics, power systems, controls, communications, signal processing, and solid-state devices with associated laboratory courses and a senior design sequence.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
An ABET-accredited undergraduate degree emphasizing mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, materials, manufacturing, robotics, and design with laboratory courses and a team-oriented capstone design project.
Doctor of Nursing Practice — CRNA track
A 36-month hybrid DNP subprogram preparing registered nurses for certified registered nurse anesthetist practice through online coursework combined with immersive local clinical rotations and designated simulation resources.
Kirk Kerkorian Medical Education Building facilities
A multi-floor medical education facility housing simulation suites, virtual anatomy labs, prosection space, learning studios, a medical library, and student support services used for medical education and simulation training.
Services
On-site testing and evaluation of hospitality and gaming technologies in replica resort environments with access to university students, researchers, and partner networks.
Simulation-based education supporting medical and health professions training using standardized patients, VR, task trainers, and computerized simulation in a dedicated simulation center.
Programs and services including entrepreneur-in-residence, access to accelerators, small-business support, and connections to funding and venture partners to advance campus-developed ideas.
On-campus licensed clinical laboratory providing diagnostic and monitoring tests for the student population and campus community.
Independent evaluations and policy research examining regional care ecosystems, workforce and fiscal analyses, and impact assessments to inform health system planning.
Administrative coordination for graduate students including milestone guidance, degree checks, policy navigation, and referrals through assigned RPC coordinators.
On-site testing and evaluation of hospitality and gaming technologies in replica resort environments with access to university students, researchers, and partner networks.
Simulation-based education supporting medical and health professions training using standardized patients, VR, task trainers, and computerized simulation in a dedicated simulation center.
Programs and services including entrepreneur-in-residence, access to accelerators, small-business support, and connections to funding and venture partners to advance campus-developed ideas.
On-campus licensed clinical laboratory providing diagnostic and monitoring tests for the student population and campus community.
Independent evaluations and policy research examining regional care ecosystems, workforce and fiscal analyses, and impact assessments to inform health system planning.
Administrative coordination for graduate students including milestone guidance, degree checks, policy navigation, and referrals through assigned RPC coordinators.
Expertise Areas
- Undergraduate and graduate engineering education
- Simulation-based medical and nursing education
- Clinical and community behavioral health services and training
- Hospitality and gaming technology research and living-lab testing
Key Technologies
- Virtual reality clinical simulation
- Interactive virtual anatomy visualization
- Ultrasound simulation and training
- Standardized patient simulation workflows
News & Updates
Article describing the living lab, industry partnerships, proof-of-concept testing, beverage innovation lab, and commercialization/acceleration supports.
Interim President (later appointed President) commentary on institutional trajectory and priorities.
Announcement of graduate student recipients supported by the International Gaming Institute for gambling-related research topics including prediction markets, sportsbook simulation, and behavioral studies.
Report on renovation work covering roof and HVAC replacement, electrical rewiring, lighting upgrades, ceiling and gallery repairs, and facilities management coordination for reopening.
The Kirk Kerkorian Medical Education Building achieved LEED Platinum certification and is the highest-scoring higher-education building in the state for operations and maintenance.
Article describing the living lab, industry partnerships, proof-of-concept testing, beverage innovation lab, and commercialization/acceleration supports.
Interim President (later appointed President) commentary on institutional trajectory and priorities.
Announcement of graduate student recipients supported by the International Gaming Institute for gambling-related research topics including prediction markets, sportsbook simulation, and behavioral studies.
Report on renovation work covering roof and HVAC replacement, electrical rewiring, lighting upgrades, ceiling and gallery repairs, and facilities management coordination for reopening.
The Kirk Kerkorian Medical Education Building achieved LEED Platinum certification and is the highest-scoring higher-education building in the state for operations and maintenance.