UNMC Today - Today's Headlines
Evento de Facebook Live de UNMC en español sobre COVID
Evento de Facebook Live de UNMC en español el 28 de enero para responder preguntas sobre COVID.
Jan 26, 2022
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From social media: Neurological problems give pause
UNMC Global Center for Health Security keeps the community updated on the latest in the pandemic.
Jan 26, 2022
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New investigator: Palsamy Periyasamy, PhD
Dr. Periyasamy’s research focus is HIV and substance use disorders, epigenetics and neuroinflammation.
Jan 26, 2022
![Palsamy Periyasamy, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Periyasamy012622.jpg)
In an ‘amazing’ new home, MMI emphasizes growth
Munroe-Meyer Institute Director Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, addresses the need to expand services during his annual State of the Institute address.
Jan 26, 2022
![Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, Munroe-Meyer Institute director](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Mirnics1103.jpg)
Global Center hosts advancement ceremony
Air Force officers visit UNMC to promote C-STARS stalwart Master Sgt. Victor Kipping.
Jan 26, 2022
![Lt. Col. Elizabeth Schnaubelt, MD, and newly promoted Master Sgt. Victor Kipping](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Kipping012022.jpg)
Joseph Khoury, MD, named chair of pathology and microbiology
Dr. Khoury is an internationally recognized leader in the field of hematopathology.
Jan 26, 2022
![Joseph Khoury, MD, newly named chair of the UNMC Department of Pathology and Microbiology](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Khoury012521.jpg)
Clinical trial spotlight on generalized anxiety disorder
UNMC researchers are seeking participants with generalized anxiety disorder to test a non-invasive device.
Jan 25, 2022
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New investigator: Abbie Raikes, PhD
Dr. Raikes’ research focus is early child development, domestically and globally.
Jan 25, 2022
![Abbie Raikes, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Raikes012522.jpg)
LiveGreen: Med center recycling questions answered
UNMC and Nebraska Medicine have a goal of net zero waste by 2030. Here are some ways to recycle toward that goal.
Jan 25, 2022
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Remembering NU Regent Emeritus Bob Whitehouse
Services will be Saturday for lifelong educator.
Jan 25, 2022
![Robert "Bob" Whitehouse, Regent Emeritus of the University of Nebraska](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Whitehouse012522.jpg)