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Driven by a passion for fostering growth and collaboration, Kellie finds particular enjoyment in mentoring students, guiding them through the complexities of clinical research. She actively seeks out and engages in collaborative projects, specifically those designed with the potential to create meaningful impact. This collaborative spirit underscores her belief in the power of shared knowledge and collective effort to push the boundaries of medical understanding.
Through her teaching and engagement, Kellie is dedicated to empowering others with a clearer understanding of clinical research methods. She emphasizes not just the theoretical aspects but also how these methods can be effectively applied across diverse healthcare settings. Her goal is to equip students and colleagues with the knowledge and skills needed to conduct impactful research that contributes to better health for communities globally.
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The University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine UNR Med serves as the state's only public medical school located in Reno Nevada. Established in 1969 it is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of Nevadans through its core pillars of education research and patient care. UNR Med offers comprehensive programs including the MD program Physician Assistant studies graduate degrees in areas like Speech Pathology and Audiology and various Graduate Medical Education residency and fellowship opportunities. The school is deeply involved in community engagement providing healthcare services across northern Nevada and conducting vital research in diverse areas like neurobiology cardiovascular disease and infectious diseases contributing significantly to medical advancements and addressing the unique healthcare needs of the region.
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The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is a public land-grant research university in Reno, Nevada. It is the state's flagship public university and primary land grant institution. UNR was founded in 1874 as the Nevada Territorial University in Elko, Nevada. The university moved to Reno in 1885 and was renamed the University of Nevada in 1887. UNR is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. According to the National Science Foundation, the university spent $144 million on research and development in 2018, ranking it 139th in the nation. UNR has a medical school, a law school, and a graduate school of business. The university is also home to the Donald W. Reynolds School of Journalism. It has graduated six Pulitzer Prize winners.