John Keenan
Dr. Wang’s research takes aim at arthritis pain
Dong Wang, PhD, nets near-$2 million grant for his startup company, Ensign Pharmaceutical.
Feb 10, 2021
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UNMC prescription partner has vaccine availability website
CVS has created COVID-19 resource website, although vaccine is not yet available in Nebraska pharmacies.
Feb 9, 2021
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Two named to College of Medicine DEI leadership team
Armando De Alba, MD, and Liliana Bronner named to new roles.
Feb 9, 2021
![From left, Armando De Alba, MD, and Liliana Bronner](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/DeAlbaBronner21.jpg)
LiveGreen: Environmental justice
Within the U.S., dominant socioeconomic forces result in lower environmental quality for most communities of color.
Feb 9, 2021
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A quick look at Black history in Omaha and Nebraska.
Feb 9, 2021
![The Broomfield duplex, built in 1913 in Omaha, was designed in 1909 by Clarence Wigington, the first African-American architect in Omaha.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Broomfield020921.jpg)
Distinguished Scientist: Jesse Bell, PhD
Dr. Bell’s research focus is environmental change and health.
Feb 9, 2021
![Jesse Bell, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/BellNEW020821.jpg)
Distinguished Scientist: Channabasavaiah Gurumurthy, PhD
Dr. Gurumurthy’s research impact is as a genome editor.
Feb 8, 2021
![Channabasavaiah Gurumurthy, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Gurumurthy020910.jpg)
Nominations open for Faculty Awards
Awards recognize faculty for meritorious teaching, mentoring or service.
Feb 8, 2021
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UNMC study featured during Lancet event
Event will launch the 2020 Lancet Countdown Report on Health and Climate Change.
Feb 8, 2021
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Nanofiber swab could improve COVID test sensitivity
UNMC team developed the nanofiber swab, which could reduce false-negative tests.
Feb 8, 2021
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