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Dr. Cushman-Vokoun honored as UNMC’s Varner Educator Laureate

Allison Cushman-Vokoun, MD, PhD, speaks to the importance of experience in medical education.

Feb 29, 2024

Allison Cushman-Vokoun, MD, PhD

UNMC, Hispanic leaders meet for community conversation

The discussion in South Omaha included an update on UNMC’s educational pathway programs.

Feb 26, 2024

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, participated in the discussion with (at left) Emiliano Lerda, JD, chair of the UNMC Board of Counselors.

Grad school memories prompt faculty member’s gift

Longtime educator Tom McDonald, PhD, looks to support young scientists.

Feb 23, 2024

Tom McDonald, PhD

UNMC researchers studying secrets behind cute, cuddly therapy seal

Pediatric patients certainly take to the robotic therapy seals Paro, Pickles and Pepe Le Pew. So the question is: How so?

Feb 21, 2024

Breanna Hetland, PhD, and her daughters, Layla, 5, and Tully, 19 months, enjoy Paro, the robotic therapy seal in their home.

UNMC Parkinson’s research leads to licensing partnership

UNeMed licensed a UNMC-developed monotherapy to Coya Therapeutics for further development in multiple inflammatory diseases.

Feb 20, 2024

Howard Gendelman, MD, and Lee Mosley, PhD

UNMC E-Learning releases impacts and outcomes report

The report celebrates the UNMC Office of Interactive E-Learning’s 10 years of successes across UNMC.

Feb 14, 2024

Dr. Podany named director of mentored scholars program

Anthony Podany, PharmD, PhD, aims to grow UNMC research and the research community through the CTR-MSP.

Feb 13, 2024

Anthony Podany, PharmD, PhD

Mark Bowen’s distinguished service expanded UNMC’s impact

A retirement reception for Bowen, who served as UNMC’s director of government relations since 2007, is this afternoon in the Truhlsen Events Center.

Feb 12, 2024

Mark Bowen

Regents approve creation of Doctor of Nutrition and Dietetics

The clinical doctorate degree is designed to offer a new program for practicing registered dietician nutritionists.

Feb 12, 2024

Kyle Meyer, PhD, dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions

Beam for new health facility to cross state for signing

The ‘topping-off beam’ will crown the new Rural Health Education Building in Kearney at a ceremony later this spring.

Feb 12, 2024

Signing the beam, from left, are UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, NU Regent Paul Kenney, who represents the Kearney area on the board, Senator John Arch, the speaker of the Nebraska Legislature, Interim NU President Chris Kabourek and UNK Chancellor Doug Kristensen.
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