John Keenan
Study: Enzyme protects cells from oxidative damage
Dr. Borgstahl’s lab contributed to study recently published in Nature Communications.
Apr 16, 2021
![Like a vacuum cleaner, electrostatic forces found on the surface of the human manganese superoxide dismutase active site funnel (blue positively charged vectors) draw in the negatively charged superoxide (O2•-) to the manganese metal. The superoxide is destroyed and the oxidative damage associated with aging and disease is prevented. The Borgstahl group at UNMC has revealed the unusual biochemistry that make this happen.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Borgstahlcover.jpg)
Nebraska Community Blood Bank holding drives in May
NCBB is the blood supplier for the med center.
Apr 15, 2021
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Understanding the health impacts of childhood adversity
Childhood stress affects health across the lifespan.
Apr 15, 2021
![Sheritta Strong, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/StrongPREFERRED.jpg)
UNMC history: The School of Nursing
The forerunner to the UNMC College of Nursing was established in 1917.
Apr 15, 2021
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Outstanding Faculty Mentor of Graduate Students: Rakesh Singh, PhD
Dr. Singh will be honored at today’s annual faculty meeting.
Apr 15, 2021
![Rakesh Singh, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SinghRakesh040921.jpg)
Johnson & Johnson vaccine on pause
The one-dose vaccine will not be given while six adverse events are investigated.
Apr 14, 2021
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Rose Theater membership drive under way
The theater will be offering discounts on its 2021-2022 family memberships to UNMC community.
Apr 14, 2021
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Outstanding Mentor of Junior Faculty: Courtney Fletcher, PharmD
Dr. Fletcher will be honored at the annual faculty meeting on Thursday.
Apr 14, 2021
![Courtney Fletcher, PharmD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Fletcher02052.jpg)
Vision clinic open for clients with IDD at Munroe-Meyer Institute
Clinic is located at the new Munroe-Meyer Institute building at 6902 Pine St.
Apr 14, 2021
![From left, technician Alison Erickson, clinic director Karen Wilson, OD, and optician Lori Cervantes at the Munroe-Meyer Institute's Caring for Champions Program Vision Clinic.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/MMIVisionClinic041421.jpg)
Amanda Barton of the Autism Care for Toddlers Clinic is recognized.
Apr 14, 2021
![Amanda Barton](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Barton041321.jpg)