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UNMC creates new Center for Drug Design and Innovation
The center aims to fill the gap left as drug research and development by the pharmaceutical industry has narrowed.
Jun 23, 2023
![Keith Olsen, PharmD, the Joseph D. Williams Endowed Dean of the UNMC College of Pharmacy, and Corey Hopkins, PhD, professor of pharmaceutical sciences and inaugural director of the Center for Drug Design and Innovation](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/OlsenHopkins062323.jpg)
Allied health to offer new Doctor of Medical Science degree
The NU Board of Regents approved the advanced doctorate degree for physician assistants.
Jun 23, 2023
![Kyle Meyer, PhD, dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions, and Shaun Horak, DMSc, associate director of the physician assistant program and director of the new DMSc program](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MeyerHoran062323.jpg)
‘I love what I do’: Peggy Moore is Gold U winner
Moore, UNMC’s director of e-learning, is credited with being kind, caring – and getting projects done.
Jun 22, 2023
![Peggy Moore](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/moore-peggy.jpg)
Dr. Mirnics is attending Special Olympics International
Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute, sits on the Special Olympics International board.
Jun 20, 2023
![Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/KarolyMirnics062023-900x600.jpg)
Biopreparedness exhibit showcases med center’s expertise
‘Biopreparedness in Nebraska’ officially opens for public viewing today at the Wigton Heritage Center.
Jun 19, 2023
![Mannequins wearing personal protective equipment line up to go on display in the "Biopreparedness in Nebraska" exhibit at the Wigton Heritage Center, in front of an interactive digital board.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/BiopreparednessInNebraska2061923-900x600.jpg)
Cattlemen’s Ball marks 25 years raising funds for cancer research
The Weborg family of Cuming County served as this year’s host for an effort that has raised $17 million for UNMC since 1998.
Jun 14, 2023
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UNMC to train Ukrainian emergency and public health professionals
Scholarships will allow up to 10 Ukrainians to pursue training at the UNMC College of Public Health.
Jun 8, 2023
![Ali S. Khan, MD, MPH, dean of the UNMC College of Public Health](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/AliKhan101422-900x600.jpg)
Initiative to build pharmacists into care team benefits patients
The UNMC College of Pharmacy and Nebraska Medicine team up in the Patient Centered Medical Home Pharmacy program.
Jun 7, 2023
![Kristen Cook, PharmD, with Drew Prescott, PharmD, at Nebraska Medicine’s Midtown Health Center](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/CookPrescott060723-900x600.jpg)
Emily Glenn named McGoogan Library dean at UNMC
Glenn, who became interim dean in September, is credited as ‘the person to steer the library into the future.’
Jun 6, 2023
![Emily Glenn](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/EmilyGlenn060623-900x600.jpg)
College of Pharmacy reflects impressive research tally
UNMC’s pharmacy college ranks seventh nationally in federal research grant dollars for its faculty size.
Jun 6, 2023
![Keith Olsen, PharmD, Joseph D. Williams Endowed Dean of the UNMC College of Pharmacy, and Aaron Mohs, PhD, the college’s associate dean for research and graduate studies](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/OlsenMohs060623.jpg)