College of Medicine

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.

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

COM student of the month

Susan Greni earned her master’s in epidemiology in Sao Paolo, Brazil.

Dec 22, 2021

Fellowship director of the month

Melissa Tepley, MD, is the director of the Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship.

Dec 22, 2021

New faculty

Five new faculty members have joined the UNMC College of Medicine this month.

Dec 22, 2021

Rig Das, PhD

Culture conversation: Excellence Part II

This month’s Culture Conversation continues the focus on excellence and discusses how to create a ‘Blue Chip’ mindset.

Dec 22, 2021

COM employee of the month

Galina Warren is ophthalmology’s ‘multitasking ninja.’

Dec 22, 2021

Research highlights

The UNMC College of Medicine received grant and funding awards representing approximately $5.6 million in new funding in October and November.

Dec 22, 2021

Paul Fey, MD

COM resident of the month

Rees Adomako, DO, served as the division officer for the Medical Readiness Department under the Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet.

Dec 22, 2021

Rees Adomako, DO

Dean’s message: After tough year, a look ahead

Despite difficulties and setbacks, there is great hope for 2022.

Dec 22, 2021

Bradley Britigan, MD