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New faculty spotlight: Paul Rychwalski, MD

Dr. Rychwalski is professor of ophthalmology and pediatrics with UNMC and the Truhlsen Eye Institute and chief of ophthalmology with Children’s Hospital & Medical Center.

Feb 9, 2022

Paul J. Rychwalski, MD

Distinguished scientist: Moorthy Ponnusamy, PhD

Dr. Ponnusamy’s research concerns cancer stem cells, pancreatic and ovarian cancers and therapeutic targets.

Feb 9, 2022

Moorthy Ponnusamy, PhD

Black History month trivia

Email in the correct answers by Thursday at 3 p.m., and you’ll be entered in a drawing for prizes.

Feb 8, 2022

Discount offered for National Geographic Live event

Omaha Performing Arts will host presentation on “The Secret Life of Bears” with carnivore ecologist Rae Wynn-Grant, PhD.

Feb 8, 2022

UNMC evaluating if heart drug can prevent dementia

Researchers want to know if a common statin, used to prevent heart attack and stroke, can prevent dementia in people over age 75.

Feb 8, 2022

Alfred Fisher, MD, chief of the UNMC Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Medicine

New investigator: Jana Broadhurst, MD, PhD

Dr. Broadhurst’s research focus is infectious disease diagnostics.

Feb 8, 2022

Jana Broadhurst, MD, PhD

‘We Heart UNMC’ for student support starts today

One week donor drive will support UNMC Student Scholarships. Get a pair of socks with a $60 donation through next Tuesday.

Feb 8, 2022

Distinguished scientist: Joshua Santarpia, PhD

Dr. Santarpia’s research focus is infectious bioaerosols.

Feb 7, 2022

Joshua Santarpia, PhD

New faculty spotlight: Pukhraj Rishi, MBBS

Dr. Rishi is an associate professor in the UNMC Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.

Feb 7, 2022

Pukhraj Rishi, MBBS

Nebraska Medicine crisis operations end today

As COVID-19 admissions drop, it appears the health system is no longer at risk of overwhelming its COVID isolation capacity.

Feb 7, 2022

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