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Siobhan Wescott, MD, named endowed professor of American Indian health at UNMC
Dr. Wescott is the inaugural holder of the Dr. Susan and Susette (Inshata Theumba) LaFlesche Professorship in Public Health
Jul 15, 2021
![Siobhan Wescott, MD, MPH](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Wescott071521.jpg)
UNMC survey shows vaccine hesitancy remains a challenge in the state
Issue of vaccine hesitancy to be addressed June 28 during Nebraska Forward program on News Channel Nebraska
Jun 25, 2021
![Dejun Su, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Dejun_Su_1.jpg)
Message from INBRE Director: Paul Sorgen, PhD
Given the challenging circumstances of the last year, I am happy to report that the 2021 INBRE Scholars survey was very positive.
May 27, 2021
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INBRE funded undergraduate faculty researchers thrive with support
DRPP funding enhances the development of research infrastructure on undergraduate campuses.
May 18, 2021
![Surabhi Chandra, PhD, associate professor of biology, University of Nebraska at Kearney](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Chandra_Portrait_2_1024x683.jpg)
The 2021 INBRE Scholars’ summer research experience begins June 1
27 undergraduate students from across Nebraska embark on their summer research experience.
May 18, 2021
![2021 INBRE Scholar Ronit Gandhi](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Ronit_Ghandi_USE.jpg)
NE-INBRE to host 2021 IDeA Central Regional Conference
Registration for the 2021 IDeA Central Regional Conference is extended to June 23.
May 18, 2021
![Ali S. Khan, MD, MPH, dean of the College of Public Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Ali_Khan_M_D_M_P_H_1179_1_.jpg)
UNMC pediatric researcher, James Ford, DO, receives funding from Hyundai
Hyundai Hope on Wheels Foundation embarks on a nationwide tour in honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to award $6.8 million to 26 researchers.
Sep 16, 2020
![Dr. James Ford](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/09_09_2020HyundaiGrant0011.jpg)
Grant will fund potentially game-changing PT study at MMI
The Munroe-Meyer Institute Department of Physical Therapy will take part in a nationwide study that may fundamentally shift the way physical therapy (PT) is provided for young children at high risk for or diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
Aug 27, 2020
![Sandra Willett, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Willett_Sandra.jpg)
University receives $5 million gift to create program on water, climate health
Donor wishes to raise awareness of the importance of public health.
Aug 26, 2020
![Jesse Bell, PhD, an expert in public environmental health and environmental science, has been named as the director for the new program and will hold the Claire M. Hubbard Professorship of Water, Climate and Health.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Dr_Jesse_Bell_0365.jpg)
Nebraska Academy of Sciences Encourages Membership
The Nebraska Academy of Sciences seeks new members.
Aug 14, 2020
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