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Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Robert Hinson, NSRI founding executive director

NSRI publishes 2020 biennial report, featuring NU researchers, students

The National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) at the University of Nebraska has published its 2020 biennial report, “Research & Scientific Solutions — Armed for the Future.”

Focused on the period from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2020, the report compiles the people, projects, partnerships and potential of the institute and NU with its many partners across the Department of Defense and Federal Government.

Read the report.

“On the occasion of the release of this biennial report, we recommit ourselves to serving as an enduring resource for the Department of Defense, a conduit through which the University of Nebraska delivers support in the form of the finest national defense and deterrence minds and resources,” writes Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Robert Hinson, NSRI founding executive director. “Our aim as a trusted agent working alongside USSTRATCOM, and other DOD agency decision-makers is to support and protect the warfighters and first responders who protect us all.”

SHARING Clinics’ silent auction continues through Dec. 11

The online silent auction supporting the mission of the UNMC SHARING Clinics will continue through Dec. 11, with items up for bid including health and wellness items, dining opportunities and activities such as a Henry Doorly Zoo outing.

Check out the options and place your bids.

The UNMC SHARING Clinics strive to enhance the well-being of the greater Omaha community by providing high-quality, low-cost health care and human services to those in need. In a multidisciplinary educational setting, the SHARING Clinics empower patients and instill the values of service and compassion in UNMC students.

Legislative staff members meet with UNMC leaders

Staff members of the senators in the Nebraska Unicameral attended a virtual meeting with UNMC leaders on Thursday.

Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, welcomed the staff members to the event. Presentations included a rural health update by Nicole Carritt, director of rural health initiatives, and Kyle Meyer, PhD, dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions.

An update on UNMC’s COVID-19 efforts and the work of the Global Center for Health Security was provided by Chris Kratochvil, MD, executive director of the Global Center for Health Security and UNMC associate vice chancellor for clinical research, and James Lawler, MD, executive director of international programs and innovation for the Global Center for Health Security and director of clinical and biodefense research for the National Strategic Research Institute.

Portion of sidewalk in Healing Hands Courtyard to close Dec. 12

A portion of the sidewalk along the north and east sides of the Healing Hands Courtyard will be closed for the removal of a MRI magnet from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 12.