John Keenan

Medical research highlights, Summer 2024

The UNMC College of Medicine received grant and funding awards representing more than $3 million in new funding in April.

Jul 9, 2024

Vimla Band, PhD

Dr. Lisco selected for AAMC Council of Deans Fellowship program

Program provides experiences, training to enhance professional development for future leaders in academic medicine.

Jul 9, 2024

Steven Lisco, MD

Medical student of the month, summer 2024

Colby Karr completed the 2024 Boston Marathon, finishing 657th in a field of more than 30,000 runners.

Jul 9, 2024

Colby Carr at the Boston Marathon (Photos courtesy MarathonFoto)

Internal Medicine announces its 2024 research awards

The UNMC Department of Internal Medicine celebrated the exceptional achievements of 10 of its researchers on June 14.  

Jul 9, 2024

Debra Romberger, MD, chair of the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine

SHPEP, SURP provide stepping stones to medical career

Sam Moreno now is working for the SHPEP program as she prepares to apply to medical school.

Jul 9, 2024

Sam Moreno, left, with Jasmine Marcelin MD, her SURP mentor

Kerri Gilson to lead Center for Continuing Education

Gilson brings 29 years of nursing experience, as well as 12 years in leadership and seven years in continuing education, to new role.

Jul 9, 2024

New medical faculty, summer 2024

Five faculty members joined the UNMC College of Medicine in June.

Jul 9, 2024

Arash Ronaghy, MD

High School Alliance senior’s research is stellar

Mercedes Renken, supported by HSA alum Alex Eischeid, makes a splash with research at the Haider Lab.

Jul 9, 2024

Mercedes Renken and Alex Eischeid

Dr. Abosch takes role at American Association of Neurological Surgeons

As secretary, Aviva Abosch, MD, PhD, will oversee membership of the AANS.

Jul 9, 2024

Aviva Abosch, MD, PhD

Dean’s message: A time of transition

Although July is always a busy month at academic medical centers, a shift in university and UNMC leadership brings even more change.

Jul 9, 2024

Bradley Britigan, MD, dean of the UNMC College of Medicine