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Metro physicians salute UNMC’s Dr. Romberger

Debra Romberger, MD, was recognized by the Metro Omaha Medical Society with its Distinguished Service to Medicine Award.

Mar 21, 2025

Debra Romberger, MD, and outgoing MOMS president Travis Teetor, MD, at the award ceremony.

Multidisciplinary scientific conference headlined in Omaha June 8-11

Robert Gallo, MD, will join other leading researchers at the Society of NeuroImmune Pharmacology’s annual conference.

Mar 20, 2025

Robert Gallo, MD. (Courtesy Institute of Human Virology)

Dr. Ashraf named to CDC committee role

Muhammad Salman Ashraf, MBBS, has been appointed to the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee.

Mar 18, 2025

Muhammad Salman Ashraf, MBBS

Walk and Roll raises more than $42,000

The Meyer Foundation for Disabilities’ annual event supports adult rec therapy programs at the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Mar 17, 2025

Heidi Sommer, right, speaks to participants as Mark and Hayden Sommer and Meyer Foundation President Mary McHale look on. The Sommers were the honorary advocated family at the Walk and Roll for Disabilities on March 2.

Russell McCulloh, MD, is new UNeHealth chief medical officer

Dr. McCulloh also serves as UNMC’s associate vice chancellor for clinical research.

Mar 14, 2025

Russell McCulloh, MD

UNMC leaders visit Central Nebraska to meet clinical partners

With UNMC’s rural expansion approaching, Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, is looking forward to growing partnerships.

Mar 13, 2025

On their trip to Central Nebraska, UNMC leaders met with leaders of Great Plains Health in North Platte. From left are: Faye Haggar, EdD, manager, Center for Community-based Education & Preceptor Excellence; Rob Messbarger, MD, associate dean for the UNMC College of Medicine’s regional medical school campus; Brandon Kelliher, chief information officer for Great Plains Health; Kyle Meyer, PhD, interim assistant vice chancellor for health care workforce education and relations and dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions; Ivan Mitchell, chief executive officer for Great Plains Health; UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD; Danelle Franzen, chief operating officer for Great Plains Health; Tina Pate, chief nursing officer; Summer Owen, chief financial officer; Misti Hutchinson, chief provider network officer; Barb Petersen, chief quality officer; and Chandra Are, MBBS, associate dean for graduate medical education, UNMC College of Medicine. (Courtesy Faye Haggar, EdD)

Ryan Lee, MD, to lead department of radiology

College of Medicine Dean Bradley Britigan, MD, made the announcement this week.

Mar 12, 2025

Ryan Lee, MD

Metro physicians salute UNMC’s Dr. Romberger

Debra Romberger, MD, was recognized by the Metro Omaha Medical Society with its Distinguished Service to Medicine Award.

Mar 11, 2025

Debra Romberger, MD, and outgoing MOMS president Travis Teetor, MD, at the award ceremony.

Medical research highlights, March 2025

The college received grants and awards representing more than $7 million in new funding in November.

Mar 11, 2025

Birgit Khandalavala, MBBS

Dr. Ashraf named to CDC committee role

Muhammad Salman Ashraf, MBBS, has been appointed to the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee.

Mar 11, 2025

Muhammad Salman Ashraf, MBBS