About Synapse

Synapse is published twice a year with support of the University of Nevada School of Medicine Alumni Association for faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends of the School of Medicine. The magazine's purpose is to carry the message of the school's work, its students, faculty, research and clinical programs to a broad audience.

The University of Nevada School of Medicine, a research-intensive, community-based, statewide medical school, has served Nevada for more than 40 years as its only public medical school. Our mission is improving the health of Nevada's diverse population through world-class biomedical research, an innovative curriculum integrating basic and clinical sciences, and highly competitive residency and fellowship programs that complement a statewide network of urban and rural clinical facilities. Through targeted growth and investment in research, clinical services and education, we are a resource for improving health care regionally and across the country.