Here are some College of Medicine stories from this past month’s UNMC Today that you might have missed.
Matthew Rizzo, MD, is UNMC’s 14th Scientist Laureate
The award is the highest honor UNMC bestows upon its researchers. Read more.
Geoffery Talmon, MD, named Varner Educator Laureate
The Varner Educator Laureate Award recognizes an individual with sustained achievement in education who has significantly improved the UNMC learning environment through the provision of outstanding educational experiences. Read more.
Dr. Fadul named to College of Medicine Dei position
Nada Fadul, MD, has been appointed the assistant dean of diversity, equity and inclusion education programs for the UNMC College of Medicine Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Read more.
Two named to College of Medicine DEI team
Armando De Alba, MD, and Liliana Bronner named to new roles for the UNMC College of Medicine Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Read more.
Nanofiber swab could improve COVID test sensitivity
Rapid diagnosis of COVID-19 is essential for early treatment, contact tracing and reducing viral spread. However, some people infected with SARS-CoV-2 receive false-negative test results, which might put them and the health of others at risk. Read more.
Cindy Norton is honored with Gold U Award
Cindy Norton joined UNMC in 1980 as a department secretary and today, she manages the overall financial, operational, human resources and administrative functions for the UNMC Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology. Read more.