Jeffrey Robb
UNMC researchers document the new variant, and ideas sought for Women Investing in Nebraska grant awards.
Dec 30, 2021
![Siddappa Byrareddy, PhD, professor and vice chair of research, pharmacology and experimental neuroscience.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Byrareddy1014.jpg)
Behavioral health workforce growing but facing challenges
Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska, housed at UNMC, is positioned to innovate on professional recruitment and retention.
Dec 29, 2021
![Marley Doyle, MD, director of the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska and an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Psychiatry.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MarleyDoyle1229211.jpg)
College of Nursing alumni lead through the pandemic
UNMC counts Douglas County’s new health director and other directors around Nebraska as graduates.
Dec 29, 2021
![From left, Lindsay Huse, DNP, and Anne O'Keefe, MD, both graduates of UNMC, toured the university this fall. Huse is among the College of Nursing graduates leading local health departments in Nebraska.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Huse1.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: Amanda Ribeiro Wobido, DDS
Dr. Wobido is a clinical instructor of adult restorative dentistry in the UNMC College of Dentistry.
Dec 29, 2021
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State Sen. Vargas visits UNMC research lab
The senator, who lost his father to COVID-19, hears about pulmonary research related to the pandemic.
Dec 28, 2021
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UNMC researchers: Malnutrition raises COVID risks
Team analyzed national data on hospitalized COVID-19 patients, will present for research award.
Dec 28, 2021
![Jana Ponce, PhD, assistant professor of medical nutrition education.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/JanaPonce122821.jpg)
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UNMC expects COVID-19 vaccine boosters
Campus updates guidance as COVID-19 continues to spread rapidly.
Dec 27, 2021
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Remembering Stanley Truhlsen, legendary ophthalmologist, UNMC supporter
Truhlsen died Dec. 23 at age 101, leaving a legacy of kindness and generosity that will be long remembered.
Dec 27, 2021
![Stanley Truhlsen, MD, died Dec. 23 at age 101.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/TruhlsenPortrait122321.jpg)
Ice rink offers extended hours over winter break
Rink is seeing record attendance on weekends since its reopening.
Dec 27, 2021
![Extended winter break hours at the UNMC Ice Rink will run through Jan. 9](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/SkateDay11214211.jpg)