Pediatrics
Pediatric cancer research receives $200,000 from Hyundai Hope on Wheels
Funding to test a novel therapy for treating osteosarcoma.
Sep 16, 2020
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Study explores COVID-19 effects on children
Alice Sato, MD, PhD, participated in recently published study.
Sep 9, 2020
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Resident program director of the month
Ruben Quiros, MD, is the resident director for pediatric gastroenterology and pediatric transplant hepatology.
Sep 4, 2020
![Ruben Quiros, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Quiros082520.jpg)
A total of 20 new faculty members have joined the UNMC College of Medicine since July 24.
Sep 4, 2020
![Beau Kildow, MD, is a new faculty member in the UNMC College of Medicine.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Kildow081920.jpg)
Back-to-school guide designed to help parents
Med center experts offer tips for coming school year.
Aug 10, 2020
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Dr. Mahapatra to lead Midwest AFMR
Sidharth Mahapatra, MD, PhD, named chair-elect of the American Federation of Medical Research’s Midwest Regional Council.
Jul 24, 2020
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Chacon to lead Children’s Hospital & Medical Center
Appointment as president and CEO is effective Sept. 8.
Jul 16, 2020
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Dr. Walburn to retire after 44-year career
John Walburn, MD, was ‘passionate about caring for the underserved,’ colleagues say.
Jul 6, 2020
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Med students reach out to refugees with support, information
Effort designed to educate communities on COVID-19 while providing food supplies.
Jun 11, 2020
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White Coats 4 Black Lives event planned today
Noon event is in recognition of the death of George Floyd and continued racial injustice.
Jun 5, 2020
![The White Coats 4 Black Lives demonstration will take place at noon today at the Search Tower outside the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Search3.jpg)