John Keenan
![Diane Ehlers, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Ehlers012722.jpg)
New investigator: Palsamy Periyasamy, PhD
Dr. Periyasamy’s research focus is HIV and substance use disorders, epigenetics and neuroinflammation.
Jan 26, 2022
![Palsamy Periyasamy, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Periyasamy012622.jpg)
Joseph Khoury, MD, named chair of pathology and microbiology
Dr. Khoury is an internationally recognized leader in the field of hematopathology.
Jan 26, 2022
![Joseph Khoury, MD, newly named chair of the UNMC Department of Pathology and Microbiology](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Khoury012521.jpg)
Global Center hosts advancement ceremony
Air Force officers visit UNMC to promote C-STARS stalwart Master Sgt. Victor Kipping.
Jan 26, 2022
![Lt. Col. Elizabeth Schnaubelt, MD, and newly promoted Master Sgt. Victor Kipping](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Kipping012022.jpg)
Remembering NU Regent Emeritus Bob Whitehouse
Services will be Saturday for lifelong educator.
Jan 25, 2022
![Robert "Bob" Whitehouse, Regent Emeritus of the University of Nebraska](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Whitehouse012522.jpg)
New investigator: Abbie Raikes, PhD
Dr. Raikes’ research focus is early child development, domestically and globally.
Jan 25, 2022
![Abbie Raikes, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Raikes012522.jpg)
Clinical trial spotlight on generalized anxiety disorder
UNMC researchers are seeking participants with generalized anxiety disorder to test a non-invasive device.
Jan 25, 2022
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Guidance on ordering, extending the use of KN95s
Mask’s effective duration varies depending on employee’s role, as well as care and use of mask.
Jan 24, 2022
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New investigator: Karuna Rasineni, PhD
Dr. Rasineni’s research focus is on fatty liver disease.
Jan 24, 2022
![Karuna Rasineni, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Rasineni012422.jpg)
Breakthrough Thinking series continues Jan. 27
Sonia Marciano, PhD, clinical professor at the New York University Stern School of Management, and Julie Lenzer, chief innovation officer at the University of Maryland, will speak at the event.
Jan 24, 2022
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