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Dr. Balasanova recognized for work with residents
Alëna Balasanova, MD, received a certificate of excellence from the American Psychiatric Association.
Apr 19, 2022
![Alëna Balasanova, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/AlenaBalasanova041822.jpg)
Outstanding faculty: Gurudutt Pendyala, PhD
Dr. Pendyala will receive the Outstanding Mentor of Junior Faculty Award.
Apr 19, 2022
![Gurudutt Pendyala, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/GuruduttPendyala041922.jpg)
From social media: Risks of ‘natural vaccination’
The UNMC Global Center for Health Security keeps the community updated on the latest in the pandemic.
Apr 18, 2022
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Nebraska Medicine earns top marks on equality index
Nebraska Medicine is one of 496 health care providers nationwide that is a ‘LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader.’
Apr 18, 2022
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IAE starts new health sciences education journal
Innovations in Health Sciences Education Journal has published its first volume and is accepting submissions.
Apr 18, 2022
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Outstanding faculty: Nicole Rodriguez, PhD
Dr. Rodriguez will receive the Outstanding Mentor of Junior Faculty Award.
Apr 18, 2022
![Nicole Rodriguez (left), PhD, associate professor in the Munroe-Meyer Institute's integrated Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/NicoleRodriguez20422.jpg)
Dr. Kang to hold reading from her book, ‘Patient Zero’
The event with author Lydia Kang, MD, an assistant professor of internal medicine, will be April 28.
Apr 15, 2022
![Lydia Kang, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/LydiaKang041522-e1711384596252.jpg)
Outstanding faculty: Ali Nawshad, PhD
Dr. Nawshad will receive an Outstanding Teacher Award. UNMC’s Outstanding Teacher Awards will be given out at the annual faculty meeting April 21.
Apr 15, 2022
![Ali Nawshad (right), PhD, professor in the department of oral biology at the UNMC College of Dentistry](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/AliNawshad20422.jpg)
Scholar to talk compassion fatigue, tobacco treatment
Presenter Chizimuzo Okoli, PhD, is a professor at the University of Kentucky College of Nursing.
Apr 15, 2022
![Chizimuzo (Zim) Okoli, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/OkoliVisitingScholar041422.jpg)
UNMC for the record, April 15, 2022
Recognition for health equity work, VCR search committee adds a member, new community engagement directors, a neuroscience seminar today and UNMC retirements. And food trucks.
Apr 15, 2022
![Armando De Alba, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Armando022820.jpg)