Health Sciences Center

A new project at the University of New Mexico's Center of Participatory Research is underway to test engagement strategies in an effort to promote trustworthy academic institutions and greater diversity and capacity for patient and community leadership...

Ashley McMains is not only a nursing student; she's also a testament to resilience, compassion, and the power of determination. Graduating from The University of New Mexico College of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), McMains' journey...

In a crowded room at The University of New Mexico, medical students and their families gathered in anticipation for a momentous occasion that would lay the foundation for their futures in health care. It was Match Day; the day Doctor of Medicine (MD)...

Heather Cabos is just days away from becoming Heather Cabos, PharmD. When she graduates from The University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy this spring, she will officially take on the titles of “doctor” and “pharmacist.” The gravity and significance...

The eighth annual University of New Mexico Health Professions Symposium (HPS) 2024 offered over 80 workshops for students interested in health professions earlier this month. Participants had the opportunity to explore various health care fields,...

New Mexico is home to many thriving Indigenous communities, yet due to outdated information and data, the real stories of those communities are not being told. A transformative initiative started by a team at The University of New Mexico wants to help...

The University of New Mexico's Health Sciences Center (HSC) continues to blaze new trails, making an impact in the healthcare world, from researchers discovering a cholesterol-lowering vaccine to the discovery of contaminated drinking water exposing...

Most Americans take it for granted that the water that comes out of their taps is clean and safe to drink.  But a new study published by a University of New Mexico scientist with colleagues from across the U.S. warns that water from many wells and...

Unlimited care and assistance for stroke survivors and caregivers is something the University of New Mexico dedicates itself to each and every day. That is an unwavering dedication which continues on and off campus.  UNMH Neurology Stroke Team Member...

This week marks National Forensic Science Week, a time to recognize the contributions of forensic science to the modern criminal justice system and an opportunity to celebrate academic programs, forensic professionals, and scientific research in the...