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Here are some College of Medicine stories from this past month’s UNMC Today that you might have missed. UNMC study explores COVID-19, lung diseases Research team examined role of IL-33 gene in COVID-19 compared to other inflammatory lung diseases. Read more. Dr. Marcelin discusses the idea of ‘healthcare heroes’ View the recent TEDxOmaha talk by […]

Jul 30, 2021

Jasmine Marcelin, MD, was featured in a story about her TEDxOmaha talk.

Med students aim to inspire with outreach program

Program was piloted at Benson High School this year.

Jul 30, 2021

Frantzlee LaCrete

COM employee of the month

Danielle Beebe-Iske is a communication specialist in the anesthesiology department.

Jul 29, 2021

Danielle Beebe-Iske

Resident of the month

Seella Nimmo, DO, is in her final year of residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Jul 29, 2021

Seella Nimmo, DO

‘LEAP to Medical School’ program launches

Program’s goal is to strengthen the academic proficiency and career development of students underrepresented in the health professions.

Jul 29, 2021

Liliana Bronner

Dean’s message: One year later, challenge remains

Despite successes, the fight against COVID-19 continues.

Jul 29, 2021

Bradley Britigan, MD, dean of the UNMC College of Medicine

Jesse Barondeau, MD, leads new division of adolescent medicine

Dr. Barondeau is the first board-certified adolescent medicine specialist in the state of Nebraska.

Jul 28, 2021

Jesse Barondeau, MD

College’s ‘report cards’ show need for more effort

As community marks Pride Month and Juneteenth, metrics show college has work to do.

Jun 25, 2021

Shirley Delair, MD, COM associate dean of diversity, equity and inclusion

Dr. De Alba honored by Jaycees for outreach

Armando De Alba, MD, named one of ’10 Outstanding Young Professionals’ by Omaha Jaycees.

Jun 25, 2021

Armando De Alba, MD

COM employee of the month

Lisa Chudolmelka is the grant administration coordinator for the UNMC Divisions of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep and Allergy & Immunology.

Jun 25, 2021

Lisa Chudomelka, left, and Tony Chudomelka on their rim-to-rim hike of the Grand Canyon in May.