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iEXCEL awards showcase new levels in health care simulation
The award recipients’ work highlights the rapid innovation happening within UNMC’s Davis Global Center.
Feb 23, 2023
![Pamela Boyers, PhD, associate vice chancellor for clinical simulation, congratulates William Thorell, MD, winner of the Impact Award from iEXCEL.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/iEXCELInnovationAwards022123-900x600.jpg)
Distinguished scientist: David Brett-Major, MD
Dr. Brett-Major is a professor in the UNMC Department of Epidemiology.
Feb 23, 2023
![David Brett-Major, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DavidBrettMajor022323-900x600.jpg)
Sarah Lowman, DDS, named assistant dentistry dean
Dr. Lowman will work to advance the admissions program for the UNMC College of Dentistry.
Feb 23, 2023
![Sarah Lowman, DDS](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/lowman-2022-900x600.jpg)
Nursing series explores workplace incivility, bullying
The webinars will run on Wednesdays from April 5 through May 3.
Feb 23, 2023
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Dr. Lowe to lead Global Center for Health Security
The transition to a single director will allow the center to be more nimble in the field of global health emergencies.
Feb 22, 2023
![John Lowe, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/JohnMartinLowe022223-900x600.jpg)
New investigator: Siwei Zhao, PhD
Dr. Zhao is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Surgery.
Feb 22, 2023
![Siwei Zhao, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/SiweiZhao022223-900x600.jpg)
Recognizing Black health professionals: Maribeth Clifton, OTD
For Black History Month, UNMC highlights the perspectives of Black health professionals from the med center.
Feb 22, 2023
![Maribeth Clifton, OTD, assistant professor, UNMC Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/MaribethClifton092722.jpg)
Public health-KCU partnership offers dual degreesÂ
The DO/MPH dual degree is partially in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the important role of public health.
Feb 22, 2023
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Buffett Institute seeking projects for Graduate Scholars program
Five UNMC students have earned the fellowship, which will fund $25,000 toward early childhood research.
Feb 22, 2023
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FireEye security software has changed names
The software on med center work stations and laptops now is called Trellix.
Feb 22, 2023
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