John Keenan
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Under the microscope: The 2021 Research Awards
Matt Rizzo, MD, was named the UNMC Scientist Laureate at the event honoring the university’s top researchers.
Mar 29, 2021
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UNMC joins research consortium for tropical diseases
Group’s mission is to accelerate discovery and development of technologies for neglected tropical diseases, malaria and tuberculosis.
Mar 29, 2021
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UNMC students part of COVID vaccine effort in north Omaha
Students provided COVID-19 vaccinations at Clair Memorial United Methodist Church.
Mar 26, 2021
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Benschoter Fund will support allied health students
The Dean Reba A. Benschoter Scholarship Fund will help students from smaller communities.
Mar 26, 2021
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Chancellor’s forum set for today at 3:15 p.m.
Ted Cieslak, MD, interim executive director for health security, will join Dr. Gold at the virtual event.
Mar 26, 2021
![From left, UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Ted Cieslak, MD, UNMC interim executive director for health security](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/CiesGold061820.jpg)
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College of Nursing fund drive to benefit those affected by ovarian cancer, and other news and notes from the UNMC community.
Mar 26, 2021
![The College of Nursing,s 2021 Annual Charitable March 24-31 Drive will benefit the NU Foundation's Betty J. and Charles D. McKinsey Ovarian Cancer Research Fund and is dedicated in memory of Jill Thewke, who was a college employee, and others affected by ovarian cancer.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Thewke012221.jpg)
Volunteers needed for North Omaha vaccination clinic
The first clinic will be held this Saturday, March 27, from 2-6 p.m.
Mar 25, 2021
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Post-COVID clinic to open next week
UNMC and Nebraska Medicine colleagues and families will receive first priority.
Mar 25, 2021
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