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Drug discovery, development workshop is March 20-21
The annual conference is organized by the UNMC College of Pharmacy Department of Pharmaceutical Science.
Mar 9, 2023
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Community service to research: Doris Lassiter
Lassiter, health ministry director with New Era Baptist State Convention, addresses racial, ethnic disparities.
Mar 7, 2023
![Doris Lassiter](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DorisLassiter030823.jpg)
Community service to research: Mona Zuffante
Zuffante, chief public health officer with the Winnebago Tribe, brings Indigenous issues and solutions to the forefront.
Mar 7, 2023
![Mona Zuffante](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MonaZuffante030823.jpg)
Movement to address professional well-being in health care
Victor Dzau, MD, president of the National Academy of Medicine, says it can’t be business as usual on the issue.
Mar 7, 2023
![Victor Dzau, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/VictorDzau2030623.jpg)
North Omaha tour shows participants a rich history
Med center colleagues also visited revitalization efforts that are part of North Omaha’s ‘new chapter.’
Mar 7, 2023
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Tickets available for international Omaha horse show
The FEI World Cup Finals will be at CHI Health Center Omaha from April 4-8.
Mar 7, 2023
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All-campus forum is scheduled for March 13
UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, will be joined online by Sheritta Strong, MD, and Jane Meza, PhD.
Mar 6, 2023
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, Sheritta Strong, MD, assistant vice chancellor of inclusion, and Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for the Office of Health Security](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GoldStrongMeza030723.jpg)
Research leadership: James Lawler, MD
Dr. Lawler is director for international programs and innovation for the UNMC Global Center for Health Security.
Mar 6, 2023
![James Lawler, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/JamesLawler030823-900x600.jpg)
Share feedback on UNMC’s 2024-27 strategic plan
The med center community is invited to offer input on the strategic plan by March 17.
Mar 6, 2023
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Reminder: Masks required in clinical spaces
Although masks are not required in education and research spaces, med center colleagues must protect patients.
Mar 6, 2023
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