Pediatrics

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

Chacon to lead Children’s Hospital & Medical Center

Appointment as president and CEO is effective Sept. 8.

Jul 16, 2020

Dr. Walburn to retire after 44-year career

John Walburn, MD, was ‘passionate about caring for the underserved,’ colleagues say.

Jul 6, 2020

Med students reach out to refugees with support, information

Effort designed to educate communities on COVID-19 while providing food supplies.

Jun 11, 2020

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.

COVID-19 rapid response grantees named

Funded proposals address the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 22, 2020

Pediatrician tells COVID-19 story through son’s eyes

Samantha Rohe, M.D., tackles tough topic in children’s book.

May 14, 2020

Pediatrician’s books educate children about disease prevention

Arwa Nasir, M.D., has published seven Arabic-language children’s books.

May 13, 2020

Arwa Nasir, M.D.

New faculty

A total of six new faculty have joined the UNMC College of Medicine since March 20.

May 9, 2020

Ronald Sulewski, M.D., assistant professor of dermatology

Research highlights

Faculty received 12 grant awards representing $6.1 million in new funding during the month of April.

May 9, 2020

Tony Wilson, Ph.D.