UNMC Today - Today's Headlines
$2.6 million NCI grant to boost Dr. Bhatt’s research
The trial will test how treatment affects patients’ cognitive and physical function and quality of life.
Nov 17, 2023
![Vijaya Bhatt, MBBS](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BhattCOM-900x600.jpg)
Last reminder: NUFlex Benefits Enrollment ends today
Employees can review their current benefit elections and make changes for 2024. The deadline is 5 p.m. CST today.
Nov 17, 2023
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Board of Regents invites applications, nominations for NU presidency
The position profile is live on the website of Academic Search.
Nov 17, 2023
![Varner Hall](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/VarnerHall080522.jpg)
Online resource offers child-friendly lesson on COVID-19
The UNMC College of Public Health developed the module in partnership with the Youth in Agriculture education program.
Nov 17, 2023
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Employee giving drive highlights Give Nebraska
Give Nebraska, a federation of nonprofit organizations, connects donors to more than 70 different agencies.
Nov 17, 2023
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/GiveNebraska111822-900x600.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: Ariane Rung, PhD
Dr. Rung is vice chair and an associate professor in the Epidemiology Department at the UNMC College of Public Health.
Nov 17, 2023
![Ariane Rung, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ArianeRung111623-900x600.jpg)
UNMC for the record, Nov. 17, 2023
Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence group gathers for awareness, food vendors for the holiday week, and PDFs are an issue in SharePoint.
Nov 17, 2023
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Drs. Simonsen, Anderson Berry named to American Pediatric Society
APS members are recognized child health leaders of extraordinary achievement in academic pediatrics.
Nov 16, 2023
![Kari Simonsen, MD, and Ann Anderson Berry, MD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/SimonsenAndersonBerry111623-900x600.jpg)
Dr. Campbell receives international award
The 2023 SNOMED International Award for Excellence marks the culmination of a nearly decade-long effort.
Nov 16, 2023
![Scott Campbell, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ScottCampbell111623-900x600.jpg)
Postdoctoral Education honors two with awards
Ophthalmology’s Murali Subramani, PhD, received the 2023 Excellence in Research Award.
Nov 16, 2023
![Murali Subramani, PhD, delivers his presentation at the Nov. 3 Postdoctoral Education Annual Event.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ExcellenceInResearch111623-900x600.jpg)