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Dr. Bade receives $2.86 million NIH grant
The five-year grant will investigate the effects of HIV-1 medicines on neurodevelopment during pregnancy.
Jul 17, 2024
![Aditya Bade, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BadeCOM-900x600.jpg)
Changes ahead for UNMC professional photo services
A cost center and responsible unit name will be required to make a reservation during standing photo appointments.
Jul 17, 2024
![UNMC emblem](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/UNMC_EmblemGrey-900x600.jpg)
Nominations open for Impact in Education Awards
UNMC’s highest education-related awards recognize faculty dedication and ingenuity.
Jul 17, 2024
![Nominations for the awards will close at 5 p.m. on Aug. 30.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/nominations-accepted_900x600.jpg)
Speakers set for UNeMed’s July 25 ‘Morning Edition’
The entrepreneurial networking event will discuss customer discovery for startups.
Jul 17, 2024
![UNeMed Idea Pub](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IdeaPub042224-900x600.jpg)
Event explores microbiome and brain-gut axis
John Cryan, PhD, of University College Cork, will give the keynote at the July 26 event.
Jul 17, 2024
![John Cryan, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Cryan.png)
College of Public Health offers study-abroad course in Rwanda
The course, a first for the college, gave students an innovative opportunity to engage in global health issues.
Jul 16, 2024
![Abbie Raikes, PhD, and Danielle Theis](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/RaikesTheis071624-900x600.jpg)
‘Farm girl at heart’ aims for rural family medicine career
Nicole Beckman, MD, one of 253 new house officers at UNMC this summer, is a Nebraska native and UNMC graduate.
Jul 16, 2024
![Nicole Beckman, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Beckman_NicoleCOM-900x600.jpg)
Lebanese pharmacy students finish clinical rotations at UNMC
The dean of the Lebanese American University School of Pharmacy is UNMC alumnus Naser Alsharif, PharmD, PhD.
Jul 16, 2024
![Pharmacy students from Lebanese American University recently completed clinical rotations at UNMC through a partnership with the UNMC College of Pharmacy. From left, Blanchard Halak, Amanie Horkoss, Nagham Badr, Lea Abdallah, Maria Merhej, Mourad Mourad, Nadine Haidar, Maria Chrabieh, Malkon George Malkon and Jad Nehme.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VisitingPharmacyStudents071224-900x600.jpg)
Workshop on structural biology, molecular biophysics is Aug. 1
The day-long workshop, to be held at the Sorrell Center, will feature five outside experts in the field.
Jul 16, 2024
![Workshop co-coordinator Gloria Borgstahl, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GloriaBorgstahl071624-900x600.jpg)
Physician assistant alumnus promoted to general
Brig. Gen. Bill Soliz, commanding general of Medical Readiness Command, Pacific, received his MPAS degree from UNMC.
Jul 15, 2024
![Brig. Gen. Bill Soliz, a UNMC College of Allied Health Professions alumnus, became the first active-duty physician assistant to become a general in the U.S. Army. At a ceremony on May 11, his daughters, Army Staff Sgt. Jaline Soliz (left) and Air Force Staff Sgt. Nalani Soliz, pinned on his star. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of Defense and Defense Visual Information Distribution Service. The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BrigGenSoliz-900x600.jpg)