John Keenan
UNMC uses new technology to discover SARS-CoV-2 mutations in state
Exclusive tech enables Nebraska Public Health Lab to more precisely track COVID-19.
Feb 18, 2021
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Distinguished Scientist: Jingwei Xie, PhD
Dr. Xie’s research focus is in biomaterials, drug delivery and regenerative medicine.
Feb 18, 2021
![Jingwei Xie, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Xie021821.jpg)
Chancellor to hold virtual forum Feb. 25
Dr. Gold will be joined by Ted Cieslak, MD, Doug Ewald and Jennifer Larsen, MD.
Feb 18, 2021
![Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/GoldPick051420.jpg)
Improved internet access for employee personal devices
On-campus Wi-Fi choices to evolve.
Feb 18, 2021
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NSRI, UNMC awarded military medical contract
Group led by Alicia Schiller, PhD, to develop military medical personnel assessment tools.
Feb 18, 2021
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Remembering: Neeru Sharma, PhD
Colleagues recall Dr. Sharma’s passion for science and teaching.
Feb 18, 2021
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Carter, supporters testify on NU deferred maintenance plan
University president: Bold, long-term legislative proposal represents $1.5 billion in taxpayer savings in caring for university facilities.
Feb 17, 2021
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New Investigator: Leah Cook, PhD
Dr. Cook’s research focus includes cancer, metastasis and immunology.
Feb 17, 2021
![Leah Cook, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/CookPREFERRED021721.jpg)
Speaker explores transgender issues in Black community
Dominique Morgan’s presentation today is part of UNMC’s Black History Month observances.
Feb 17, 2021
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UNMC team contributes to study on ‘sixth sense’
Study from the Karolinska Institutet was published Monday in Nature Communications.
Feb 17, 2021
![Rolen Quadros, UNMC research technologist, and Channabasavaiah Gurumurthy, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Guru120420.jpg)