John Keenan
COM research highlights, April 2023
The UNMC College of Medicine received grant and funding awards representing more than $2.2 million in new funding in February and March.
Apr 3, 2023
![Kuan-Hua Chen, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/KuanHuaChenCOM4-23-900x600.jpg)
Nearly 3,000 attend AAP/MMI autism acceptance event
Face-painting, puppet shows and more were among the attractions for the event.
Apr 3, 2023
![Members of MMI's transition services and arts advocacy programs were at the event.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/wad3040523-900x600.jpg)
MMI, Special Olympics team for film showing
The film on April 11 is free, but tickets must be reserved to ensure availability.
Apr 3, 2023
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Run-copy-900x600.jpg)
State of the Institute: Eyeing future growth
Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, reviewed 2022 and laid out his vision for the coming years in March 30 address.
Apr 3, 2023
![Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr_Karoly_Mirnics_News.jpg)
New medical faculty, April 2023
Three new faculty members joined the UNMC College of Medicine in February and March.
Mar 31, 2023
![Ji-Woo Suk, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Ji-Woo-SukCOM-900x600.jpg)
Dean’s message: A transition and a call to action
Spring brings changes to the college as one class graduates and another is selected.
Mar 30, 2023
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/BRADLEYBRITIGAN090122-e1677601344141.jpg)
Dean’s message: Artificial intelligence
Artificial and augmented intelligence will be the theme for the college’s upcoming Strategic Planning Retreat,
Mar 30, 2023
![Juliann Sebastian, PhD, dean, UNMC College of Nursing](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/JuliannSebastian_PhD.jpg)
COM student of the month, April 2023
Alex Schmitz has a bachelor’s in microbiology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Mar 30, 2023
![Alex Schmitz](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/AlexCOM-900x600.jpg)
COM employee of the month, April 2023
Melinda Wojtkiewicz is a research coordinator in the UNMC Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology.
Mar 29, 2023
![Melinda Wojtkiewicz](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MelindaWojtkiewiczCOM-900x600.jpg)
Spotlight on Education: Robert Norgren, PhD
Dr. Norgren and his co-directors find innovative educational tools at UNMC’s iEXCEL program.
Mar 28, 2023
![Robert Norgren, PhD, poses with his hologram at the iEXCEL Holographic Theater](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/NorgrenHoloCOM-900x600.jpg)