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UNMC, iEXCEL offer new look at Delta variant

James Lawler, MD, unveiled new video animation explaining how Delta variant attacks healthy cells and why COVID vaccines are the best defense.

Aug 6, 2021

James Lawler, MD, uses video animation developed at UNMC's Interprofessional Experiential Center for Enduring Learning to show how the COVID-19 Delta variant attacks cells and affects patients' lungs.

Nursing’s Lesiak is awarded Gold U

Lesiak is the administrative coordinator in the Niedfelt Nursing Research Center.

Aug 5, 2021

Lauren Lesiak

Study explores reduction in airway inflammation in lung diseases

$1.9 million grant funds study that challenges common thinking on secretory cells.

Aug 5, 2021

John Dickinson, MD, PhD

New faculty spotlight: Mridula Krishnan, MBBS

Dr. Krishnan is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Oncology and Hematology.

Aug 5, 2021

Mridula Krishnan, MBBS

From the archive: Office to relocate in Student Life Center

Office will be closed Aug. 6 as move occurs.

Aug 5, 2021

Implant shows extreme promise for regenerating bone

Experiments suggest design may outperform state-of-the-art counterparts.

Aug 4, 2021

Jingwei Xie, PhD

New faculty spotlight: Mark Hamill, MD

Dr. Hamill, a former EMT and police officer, is an associate professor in the UNMC Department of Surgery, Division of Acute Care Surgery.

Aug 4, 2021

Mark Hamill, MD

New COVID-19 guidance, including masking update, effective today

New guidance is released following regional trends, new CDC recommendations.

Aug 4, 2021

Library open house will showcase services

'Library and Partners' open house to be held Aug. 24 and 27.

Aug 3, 2021

The "Library and Partners Open House" events are set for Aug. 24 and 27.

LiveGreen: Med center receives Better Buildings Award

UNMC and Nebraska Medicine honored for commitment to energy innovation. 

Aug 3, 2021

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