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UNMC named new public health regional center for CDC

As one of 10 Regional Centers for Public Health Preparedness and Response, UNMC will administer the center for Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri.

Oct 30, 2024

Rachel Lookadoo, JD, and Lauren Sauer

New investigator: Shibiao Wan, PhD

Dr. Wan is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Anatomy.

Oct 30, 2024

Shibiao Wan, PhD

Dr. Voss secures Fulbright award for partnership in Indonesia

Nursing’s Joachim Voss, PhD, will use the prestigious opportunity in Jakarta to aid faculty and research development and improve health care education.

Oct 30, 2024

Joachim Voss, PhD

PEN researchers have special ‘town and gown’ connection

The research team has fostered a collaboration with a Nebraska farm family, which has led to developing research advances.

Oct 30, 2024

UNMC researchers and the Oehlerking family met for a recent “Farm Festival” at the family's Elmwood, Nebraska, farm.

Early cancer detection experts convene at UNMC to share progress

Leading researchers from more than 23 institutions discussed advances in biomarkers research and early detection strategies.

Oct 30, 2024

UNMC College of Medicine Dean Brad Britigan, MD, addresses the meeting of the Early Detection Research Network Steering Committee.

New faculty spotlight: Jenna Hubacz, DMD

Dr. Hubacz is an associate professor of prosthodontist/adult restorative dentistry in the UNMC College of Dentistry.

Oct 30, 2024

Jenna Hubacz, DMD

Bystander training added to staff new employee orientation

The training is a virtual, one-hour interactive session led by Rita Laughlin, Title IX Office education manager.

Oct 30, 2024

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College of Dentistry opens UNMC VETSmile Dental Clinic

The college is one of only two schools approved by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for a VETSmile Dental Clinic.

Oct 29, 2024

Gregory Bennett, DMD, patient Ronald Catt and Madison Sox, DDS

New investigator: Shireen Rajaram, PhD

Dr. Rajaram is an associate professor in the Department of Health Promotion within the UNMC College of Public Health.

Oct 29, 2024

Shireen Rajaram, PhD

U.S. Sen. Fischer visits UNMC for tour at Davis Global Center

The senator met with university leadership and heard about Project Health, nursing workforce issues and federal partnerships involving UNMC.

Oct 29, 2024

University of Nebraska President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, gives U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer an update on UNMC’s Project NExT and the first phase of the project – the $2.19 billion Project Health.