Welcome

CREST is a translational research program focused on improving treatments for eating disorders and expanding access to evidence-based care. We are proudly located at the University of Nevada Las Vegas.

Contact us at: crest@unlv.edu or 702-894-2099 Flora Dungan Humanities Bldg Rm 211

Dr. Christensen Pacella will not be accepting new students for the 2024-2025 application cycle.
Announcements

Hoor Ul Ain is a star! She was just awarded the 2024 APAGS/Psi Chi Junior Scientist Fellowship ($1,000).

Hoor Ul Ain won the P.E.O. International Peace Fellowship ($10,000).

Isabella Aceituno will be funded to work with CREST this summer through the 2024 AANAPISI STEM and McNair Summer Research Institute.

Congratulations to Hoor Ul Ain on winning the Psychology Department DEI Service Award.

Melanie Garcia has won the 2024 Psychology Junior of the Year Award, the Spring 2024 OUR Research Symposium First Place Lightning Talk, and the OUMP Mentee Award. Wow!

Isabella Aceituno won first place at the Spring 2024 OUR Research Symposium Poster Competition for her work with Dr. Erin Hannon's lab.

CREST is excited to welcome new incoming graduate student Rosha Feizi.

Melanie Garcia has received the 2024 INBRE UROP award to conduct research full-time with CREST this summer.

Congratulations Maegan Nation for winning the 2024 GSPA poster award.

Congratulations Melanie Garcia on her acceptance to the UNLV Honors College. Melanie will be completing her honors thesis with CREST in 2024.

Congratulations Maegan Nation for winning the 2023 ABCT Eating Disorders and Eating Behaviors Special Interest Group Graduate Student Research Award.