Here are some College of Medicine stories from this past month’s UNMC Today that you might have missed.
Dr. Hewlett named to new Orr Chair in Health Security
Angela Hewlett, MD, has been one of the med center’s key leaders as it combats COVID-19. Read more.
Match Day: One mother’s medical journey
For Ellen Janssen, medical school was exactly what she needed. Read more.
Dr. Stothert: Extraordinary man, tremendous loss
A variety of grief and support resources are available to colleagues. Read more.
Under the microscope: Varner Educator Laureate
UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, talks with Geoffrey Talmon, MD, winner of the 2020-21 Varner Educator Laureate Award. Watch video.
Dr. Ng to speak at national conference on malaria
Caroline Ng, PhD, will present on overcoming drug resistance in malaria-causing parasites. Read more.
UNMC’s Pete Iwen, PhD, is a vaccination veteran
Nervous about getting the COVID-19 vaccine? Dr. Iwen has been vaccinated for smallpox five times.
Read more.
Wasim Nasser, PhD, receives Gilmore Award
Dr. Nasser will be recognized at a March 30 ceremony. Read more.
Emergency medicine’s ultrasound program accredited
Point of care ultrasound accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians. Read more.
RA research eyes role of agricultural dust
New study shows more exaggerated inflammatory lung disease, increased autoimmunity and arthritis in mice. Read more.
Remembering Joseph Scott Jr., MD
Dr. Scott was the former chair of the UNMC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Read more.