College of Allied Health Professions

UNMC for the record, March 25, 2022

Vice chancellor for research search committee adds a member, food trucks on campus and a UNMC discount to Film Streams.

Mar 25, 2022

Laura Bilek, PhD, associate dean for research in the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions and a new member of the vice chancellor for research search committee.

Allied health marks 50 years – together

The UNMC College of Allied Health Professions celebrates 50 years since its founding, and Jan Tompkins has witnessed much of it.

Mar 21, 2022

Allied health announces three program directors

College welcomes new leaders for radiography and computed tomography, clinical perfusion and cytology.

Mar 16, 2022

Scott Sanderson, Maheswari Mukherjee, PhD, and Ashley Balliet

Impact in Education: Tanya Custer

Professor Custer is the recipient of the Visionary Leadership in Education Award.

Mar 2, 2022

Tanya Custer, associate professor and director of distance education, UNMC Department of Allied Health Professions Education, Research & Practice

Distinguished scientist: Laura Bilek, PhD

Dr. Bilek’s research focus is on exercise and osteoporosis.

Feb 18, 2022

Laura Bilek, PhD

Justin Mott, MD, PhD, named Varner Educator Laureate

Dr. Mott and other recipients of the Impact in Education Awards will be honored at a virtual ceremony March 3.

Feb 1, 2022

Justin Mott, MD, PhD, associate professor of biochemistry and molecular biology

Guidance on ordering, extending the use of KN95s

Mask’s effective duration varies depending on employee’s role, as well as care and use of mask.

Jan 24, 2022

New investigator: Christopher Shaffer, PharmD, PhD

Dr. Shaffer’s research focus is pediatric clinical pharmacology.

Jan 21, 2022

Christopher Shaffer, PharmD

Richard Kelly remembered for his impact at UNMC

Kelly was a trustee of the O’Malley Charitable Trust, known for its support of UNMC’s College of Allied Health Professions.

Jan 21, 2022

Richard Kelly, second from right, is pictured with, from left, Nebraska Medicine CEO James Linder, MD, fellow trustees Brian O'Malley and Neal Brown, and UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD.

New investigator: Susmita Sil, PhD

Dr. Sil’s research focus is on HIV- and substance abuse-induced neurological disorders.

Jan 20, 2022

Susmita Sil, PhD