Health Sciences Center

The UNM Health Sciences Transdisciplinary Research, Equity and Engagement (Tree) Center invites the campus community to a web forum, Policy Dialogues for Racial Justice & Health Equity, Thursday, Jan. 13, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Dr. Cacari Stone, professor...

The University of New Mexico is partnering with the National Hispanic Institute (NHI) to host the 2022 Lorenzo de Zavala (LDZ) Youth Legislative Session for New Mexico high school students. This year’s event will host 150 top students in a weeklong...

Two student teams won $50,000 in awards in the annual biodesign contest Dec. 14, jointly sponsored by the School of Engineering and the Clinical and Translational Science Center in the School of Medicine at The University of New Mexico. The contest is...

December is turning out to be a season of new beginnings for Clarissa Pitts. Not only will she be graduating from The University of New Mexico with a bachelor’s degree in nursing, she’s also just accepted a position as a charge nurse in urology, vascular...

The UNM Undergraduate Pipeline Network (UPN), a program which allows students to explore their interests in research and health sciences, is seeking applications for the upcoming summer. The research project provides students with essential skills needed...

Each year, the Native Health Initiative (NHI) holds a Gratitude Run to support the Indigenous community; and this year’s run is being held on Nov. 25. NHI was created in 2005 as a partnership between Indigenous communities and health profession...

Artist and Lobo Mallery Quetawki’s work is being featured on Google’s interactive Doodle in honor of American Indian Heritage Month. The interactive Doodle allows participants to use their mouse or trackpad to try their hand at the art of...

President Joe Biden recently nominated five individuals to fill key roles within his administration – including one Lobo. Robert Otto Valdez is the new nominee for Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE). The ASPE works as an advisor to...

The University of New Mexico is once again offering free flu shots in an effort to promote health and wellness this flu season.  Shots will be provided at a variety of drive-thru clinics in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho for anyone 6 months or older. The...

The University of New Mexico hosts its annual Safety Week, including some in-person events, from Sept. 21 – 24, 2021. UNM’s Safety Week is a collaboration between UNM Police, the Office of Compliance, Ethics and Equal Opportunity (CEEO), and a variety...