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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

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

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

New investigator: Abbie Raikes, PhD

Dr. Raikes’ research focus is early child development, domestically and globally.

Jan 25, 2022

Abbie Raikes, PhD

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

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

Nursing college moves up graduate online ranks

Leaders credit the college for maintaining its standard of learning through the pandemic.

Jan 25, 2022

Juliann Sebastian, PhD, dean of the UNMC College of Nursing

Studies show boosters provide best protection

CDC finds boosters highly effective preventing hospitalizations and ER visits from COVID-19. UNMC requires vaccination and encourages boosters.

Jan 25, 2022

Breakthrough Thinking series continues Jan. 27

Sonia Marciano, PhD, clinical professor at the New York University Stern School of Management, and Julie Lenzer, chief innovation officer at the University of Maryland, will speak at the event.

Jan 24, 2022

New investigator: Karuna Rasineni, PhD

Dr. Rasineni’s research focus is on fatty liver disease.

Jan 24, 2022

Karuna Rasineni, PhD