ËÄÉ«AV University Bioscience Collaborative

Founded in Henderson, Nevada in 1999, ËÄÉ«AV University of ËÄÉ«AV Sciences’ mission is to advance the health and wellness of our communities by educating future generations of competent health professionals, conducting research, and providing patient care.

In support of this mission, ËÄÉ«AV has invested in developing state-of-the-art research facilities, building infrastructure and research support services, and creating workforce development programs to establish southern Nevada as a prime location for start-up and relocating bioscience companies, including pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and medical device manufacturers.

ËÄÉ«AV offers an innovative physical and resource environment where scientists and educators collaborate to conduct research and create new breakthroughs.

Bioscience Industry Partners

Heligenics

Developing genetics-based, high-content screening for biologics as a novel approach to drug discovery.

Vena Vitals

Developing a first-in-class device as a wearable continuous blood pressure monitor.

Regenicin

Utilizing skins biopsies to grow collagen-based substitute tissue to be used for donor-specific skin grafts.

Halia Therapeutics

Anti-inflammatory drug discovery and development.

Intermountain Nutrition

Large volume manufacturer/seller of vitamins and nutritional supplements.

Pro Caps Laboratories

Large volume seller of vitamin and nutritional supplements.

doTERRA

Large volume manufacturer/seller of vitamins and nutritional supplements.

Research Campus & Facilities

Located in the affluent Las Vegas community of Summerlin, ËÄÉ«AV University’s campus is comprised of three buildings totaling 431,425 square feet of office, lab, conference room, and common space. An additional 30 acres of land owned by the University will be developed in the future as part of a campus masterplan. Currently, the campus includes:

  • 69,000 square feet of available state-of-the-art, turn-key laboratories as well as office space.
  • 10,000 square feet of vivarium and laboratory space.
  • A 100-seat auditorium, restaurant, and medical and dental patient care space.
  • Just minutes in walking distance of the campus buildings is Element Las Vegas Summerlin, a boutique hotel operated by Marriott, offering convenient accommodations to visitors.

Currently in development and pursuing accreditation, ËÄÉ«AV University’s College of Medicine is based at the Summerlin Campus, as is Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, an independent division of the university providing comprehensive outpatient care to children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases.

Infrastructure and Research Support Services

ANIMAL SUBJECTS RESEARCH SUPPORT
Supporting over 10,000 square feet of vivarium and lab space for animal research, ËÄÉ«AV University offers full-time, certified husbandry staff to provide a wide array of husbandry care and services.

HHS-endorsed Institutional Animal Use and Care Committee (OLAW – #D20-01064)

CLINICAL COLLABORATIONS
ËÄÉ«AV University offers the opportunity for clinical collaboration with its accredited academic programs in the Colleges of ËÄÉ«AV Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, as well as the College of Medicine.

GRANTS ADMINISTRATION
ËÄÉ«AV University’s Grants Administration Office provides administrative, contracting, and financial services to assist in the development and management of sponsored projects to support the University and its research community through the entire grant lifecycle.

MEDICAL LIBRARY
With access to a vast collection of resources & databases, the ËÄÉ«AV University Library can assist with research projects in a variety of ways: as an advising resource, consulting support role, or in the case of more extensive projects, librarians can assist as a member of the research team.

HUMAN SUBJECTS RESEARCH SUPPORT
The ËÄÉ«AV University Institutional Review Board safeguards the rights and welfare of human subjects who participate in research conducted under the auspices of the University or external partners, and to ensure that subjects are aware of their rights and protections available to them.

The University’s human research protection program is based on three basic ethical principles described in the National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research. The three principles are respect for persons, beneficence, and justice.

The IRB is charged with the review of all research projects that involve humans. The IRB has the authority to approve, require modifications (to secure approval), or disapprove all research activities that fall within its jurisdiction as specified by both the federal regulations and institutional policy.

HHS-endorsed Internal Review Board (OHRP Registration – IORG0010245; Federal-wide Assurance for the Protection of Human Subjects – #FWA00028949)

 

Workforce Development

Masters-trained scientists play an essential role in research and development. The only program of Its kind in the Intermountain West, ËÄÉ«AV University's Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSPS) program is designed to provide students with real-world skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the biosciences industry. The program's coursework covers a wide range of topics, including:

Drug Design
Drug Delivery Systems
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacodynamics
Machine Learning and Data Science
Regulatory Affairs
Business Leadership

Students also design, conduct, and present original research projects, gaining valuable hands-on experience.

ËÄÉ«AV Summerlin

Situated along the western rim of the Las Vegas Valley in the shadow of the Red Rock National Conservation Area, Summerlin is home to more than 120,000 residents who enjoy an unparalleled quality of life within one of the country’s most dynamic and exciting cities. A multi-generational community, Summerlin abounds with fourteen houses of worship, millions of square feet of office and retail offerings, more than 200 miles of award-winning trails, 300-plus parks and open spaces, the most educational choice with more than two dozen of the finest and top-ranked private/public schools, and higher educational opportunities. The only community in Southern Nevada with its own downtown, Summerlin offers fashion, dining, sports, and entertainment encompassed within Downtown Summerlin, a 400-acre walkable urban core that includes the first-class Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa; City National Arena, the practice facility for the NHL Vegas Golden Knights; and Las Vegas Ballpark, home of the Las Vegas Aviators, the city’s professional baseball team and affiliate of the Oakland Athletics.