Tom O'Connor
Student wellness advocate for College of Medicine has bouquet of flowers on her desk every day.
May 30, 2018
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Kimberly Latacha, Ph.D., recognized with Basic Science Teaching Award
Gross anatomy professor recognized for her work in teaching students the foundational aspects of medicine.
May 30, 2018
![Kim Latacha, PhD (second from left) received the Basic Science Outstanding Teaching Award from the College of Medicine and the Class of 1962. Other participants at the award luncheon included (from left-right): Pat O'Gara, MD, Class of 1962; Gerald (Jay) Moore, MD, senior associate dean for academic affairs; and Bill Orr, MD, Class of 1962.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Basic_Science_Outstanding_Teacher_Award.jpg)
Children’s Hospital president and CEO receives Distinguished Achievement Award from his medical school alma mater.
May 30, 2018
![Richard Azizkhan, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Azizkhan.jpg)
Two UNMC physicians honored for their support of medical research
Drs. Ken Cowan and Alison Freifeld recognized by Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures
May 29, 2018
![Ken Cowan, M.D., Ph.D., and Alison Freifeld, M.D., holding their Lifesavers Award from the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Cowan_FreifeldWithAward.jpg)
Liver cancer has become fastest growing type of cancer
UNMC researcher recognized for his work on cancer of the bile ducts, which is as deadly as pancreatic cancer
May 23, 2018
![Justin Mott, M.D., Ph.D. (left), with Beverly Maurer and Harold M. Maurer, M.D., after receiving the Chancellor Emeritus Harold M. Maurer, M.D. and Beverly Maurer Scientific Achievement Award from the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Mott_with_Maurers.jpg)
UNMC team part of effort to recognize sepsis before it becomes lethal
Study results appear in May issue of prestigious medical journal
May 21, 2018
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Popular Owl Ride event returns on Aug. 4
Nighttime bike ride assists adults with developmental disabilities
May 14, 2018
![Family friendly event is open to everyone.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/OwlRide3.jpg)
Munroe-Meyer Garden Walk set for June 10
2018 marks 50th anniversary of showcase event highlighting area’s best gardens
May 10, 2018
![Here's a look at one of the gardens on this year's Garden Walk.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/MMIGardenWalk2018.jpg)
University of Nebraska partners with Los Alamos National Laboratory
Project could lead to Nebraska creating educational niche in biodefense training
May 8, 2018
![From left, Ken Bayles, Ph.D., of UNMC; Mark Riley, Ph.D., of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln; and Harshini Mukundan, Ph.D., of Los Alamos National Laboratory.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Trio0508.jpg)
Thanks to UNMC PA student, David City resident celebrates one-year cancer-free
Student has now graduated and is practicing at Faith Regional Physician Services in Norfolk
May 4, 2018
![Lindsay Peterson (left) with Nadine Danaher](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Peterson_Danaher.jpg)