College of Medicine
NIH director to appear on ‘Rural Health Matters’
Francis Collins, MD, PhD, will join Chancellor Gold on Monday’s program.
Feb 5, 2021
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Cancer survivorship focus of Olson Center event
Presentation will address problems cancer survivors may face after therapy.
Feb 4, 2021
![Rachael Schmidt, DNP](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Schmidt020421.jpg)
Geoffrey Talmon, MD, named Varner Educator Laureate
Recipients of 2020-21 Academic Affairs Impact in Education Awards announced.
Feb 4, 2021
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New Investigator: David Warren, PhD
Dr. Warren’s research focus is Alzheimer’s disease and memory.
Feb 3, 2021
![David Warren, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Warren020321.jpg)
Olson Center to launch virtual book club
Discussion of ‘The Ripple Effect,’ by Greg Wells, PhD, will begin in March.
Feb 3, 2021
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New Investigator: Matt Van Hook, PhD
Dr. Van Hook’s research focus is neuroscience of glaucoma.
Feb 2, 2021
![Matthew Van Hook, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/VanHook020221.jpg)
Dr. Fadul named to College of Medicine DEI position
Nada Fadul, MD, named assistant dean of diversity, equity and inclusion education programs for the college.
Feb 2, 2021
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Masks, limited gathering precautions remain in place at UNMC
Masking is an effective way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and remains mandatory on campus.
Feb 2, 2021
![UNMC and Nebraska Medicine continue to require masks, social distancing and limited gatherings on campus.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Mask040620.jpg)
![Jennifer Larsen, MD, UNMC vice chancellor for research](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Larsen0128.jpg)
CDC grant to enhance infection prevention, control in small, rural communities
Three innovations are being proposed for this project.
Jan 29, 2021
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