College of Public Health
New investigator: Michael Wiley, PhD
Dr. Wiley’s research focus is infectious disease genomics.
Jan 19, 2022
![Michael Wiley, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Wiley011922.jpg)
UNMC names 2021 Scientist Laureate: Andre Kalil, MD
Dr. Kalil will be honored along with Distinguished Scientist, Research Leadership and New Investigator Award winners on Feb. 24.
Jan 18, 2022
![Andre Kalil, MD, professor in the UNMC Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Internal Medicine](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Kalil043020.jpg)
Nebraska Medicine activates Crisis Standards of Care
CEO James Linder, MD, says the step is needed to assure patient safety, quality of care and support for all health care colleagues.
Jan 14, 2022
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Med center virtual forum addresses omicron variant
Mark Rupp, MD, and Armando De Alba Rosales, MD, answered people’s COVID-19 questions on Facebook Live.
Jan 12, 2022
![Mark Rupp, MD, chief of the UNMC Division of Infectious Diseases, and Armando De Alba Rosales, MD, assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Family Medicine](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Rupp_deAlba011222.jpg)
Med center experts answer: What makes omicron different?
Mark Rupp, MD, chief of infectious diseases, and Armando de Alba, MD, assistant professor of health promotion, will participate in a Facebook live discussion Monday.
Jan 7, 2022
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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)
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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372 UNMC students to receive diplomas Dec. 17
The ceremony will be live streamed at
https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/series-media/non-series-video/unmc-winter-commencement-ceremony-50017031/.
Dec 14, 2021
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Epidemiology chair has questions, skills to find answers
Edward Peters, DMD, looks forward to new collaborations at UNMC and opportunities to grow the department.
Nov 29, 2021
![Edward Peters, DMD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/EdPeters112921.jpg)
Science Cafe examines climate change’s impact on mental health
Azar Abadi, PhD, will speak at the Nov. 30 virtual event.
Nov 22, 2021
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