Lisa Spellman
COVID-19 Disrupts Student’s Studies
Like every student in America, Alvaro Moreno Lozano, a biological systems engineering major at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, was sidelined in his studies in mid-March when the coronavirus pandemic began shutting down colleges and universities across the nation.
Aug 14, 2020
![Alvaro Moreno Lozano had to return to his home country of Spain when the pandemic shut down his university.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Alvaro.jpg)
Nebraska Academy of Sciences Encourages Membership
The Nebraska Academy of Sciences seeks new members.
Aug 14, 2020
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Conducting Research During a Pandemic Can Be Tricky Says One INBRE Researcher
Like many faculty researchers, Annemarie Shibata, PhD, an associate professor of cellular neuroimmunology and director of the undergraduate neuroscience program at Creighton University, had numerous concerns when the university shut down in mid-March due to COVID-19.
Aug 14, 2020
![Dr. Annemarie Shibata, at left, talks with undergraduate research student, Carly Baker, in her lab at Creighton University, while adhering to social distancing and other COVID-19 CDC recommended safety guidelines.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Annemarie_pix.jpg)
Pandemic prompts changes, creativity and flexibility at PUIs
Flexibility, creativity help participating undergraduate institutions and colleges adapt to a new normal.
Aug 14, 2020
![INBRE Scholar, Justine Pitzer, works in the lab of Austin Nuxoll, PhD, at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, over part of the summer.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/UNK_USE.jpg)
Abbie Raikes, Ph.D., brings global scales measuring child development to state
The Global Scales of Early Development measures early childhood development for children from birth through age three.
Jul 15, 2020
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Donny Suh, MD, named John and Irene Graether Endowed Chair
Dr. John Graether is known as a surgical innovator in the field of ophthalmic surgery and photography.
Jul 9, 2020
![Donny Suh, MD, with John Graether, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Donny_Suh_John_Graether.jpg)
Long-term care facilities benefit from infection control program
UNMC and Nebraska Medicine partner with state of Nebraska to provide guidance.
Jul 2, 2020
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Researchers identify mechanism that may cause vision loss in glaucoma
Findings reported in June issue of national journal STEM CELLS.
Jun 26, 2020
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Lisa Moravec installed as ADHA president
Lisa Moravec, R.D.H., M.S.D.H., is an assistant professor with the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry and is the third hygienist from Nebraska to serve as president.
Jun 18, 2020
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Study to improve maternal, child health in Pine Ridge
RE-AIM: Readiness and Education for American Indian Maternal and Child Health” — is designed to increase awareness and knowledge about prenatal health, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) and mobilize the Pine Ridge community to reduce the impact of FASD.
Jun 8, 2020
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