College of Public Health
New investigator: Hongying (Daisy) Dai, Ph.D.
Dr. Dai’s research focuses on reducing and preventing youth vaping.
Feb 3, 2020
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Hearing on med center’s NExT initiative set for Feb. 6
Chancellor calls project a “once-in-a-generation” opportunity.
Feb 3, 2020
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Med center leaders monitor coronavirus developments
A public question-and-answer page has been added to Nebraska Medicine’s website.
Jan 30, 2020
![From left, James Lawler, M.D., co-director of the Global Center for Health Security, Angela Hewlett, M.D., medical director of the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit, and Mark Rupp, M.D., chief of the UNMC Division of Infectious Diseases, spoke last week to the press about the Wuhan coronavirus.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Coronavirus.jpg)
Training, Simulation & Quarantine Center now open at med center
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Training, Simulation, Quarantine Center (TSQC) builds on med center tradition of biopreparedness.
Jan 29, 2020
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Infectious disease experts discuss Wuhan coronavirus
Med center leaders say influenza is a bigger concern in the U.S.
Jan 22, 2020
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Susan Swindells, M.B.B.S., is 14th Scientist Laureate
Research Awards ceremony will be at 4 p.m. on March 3 in the Durham Research Center Auditorium.
Jan 21, 2020
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Middle East health expert seeks global partnerships
Adnan Hammad, Ph.D., presented an award to Chancellor Gold.
Jan 17, 2020
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Seven pilot grants awarded for ag safety
Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health awards funds to researchers.
Jan 14, 2020
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