College of Medicine
Under the microscope: Wigton Heritage Center
Robert Wigton, M.D., reflects on the history of UNMC and plans for the new Wigton Heritage Center.
Oct 24, 2018
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New faculty spotlight: David Berkheim, M.D.
Dr. Berkheim is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Oct 24, 2018
![David Berkheim, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Berkheim1022.jpg)
UNMC honors endowed faculty and benefactors
Circle of Distinction event was held in September.
Oct 24, 2018
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Legislative candidate Winkler tours UNMC
Candidate calls university system one of state’s biggest assets.
Oct 23, 2018
![Scott Winkler, right, with Ben Stobbe, executive director of clinical simulation, toured the iEXCEL Visualization Hub during his visit to UNMC.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Winkler1025.jpg)
Dr. Cowan to step down as cancer center director
Ken Cowan, M.D., Ph.D., has accomplished numerous milestones over past two decades.
Oct 23, 2018
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New faculty spotlight: Sara Putnam, M.D.
Dr. Putnam is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation.
Oct 23, 2018
![Sara Putnam, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Putnam1018.jpg)
Colloquium on emerging issues in neuroHIV, substance abuse
Shilpa Buch, Ph.D., and Howard Fox, M.D., Ph.D., organized the Oct. 23-24 event.
Oct 19, 2018
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UNMC, city leaders meet with Chinese delegation
Chinese delegation visits Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, signs MOU with Omaha Chamber.
Oct 19, 2018
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Lupus Research Alliance funds UNMC researcher, and other news and notes from the UNMC community.
Oct 19, 2018
![Erika Boesen, Ph.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Erika0108.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: Megan Arthur, M.D.
Dr. Arthur is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Dermatology.
Oct 16, 2018
![Megan Arthur, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Arthur1016.jpg)