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From social media: Misty Pocwierz-Gaines, human of UNMC

UNMC’s social media accounts profile the people you meet each day around campus.

Jun 19, 2024

Misty Pocwierz-Gaines, cancer research training and education program manager

Retirement reception for Dr. Larsen set for June 26

Celebrate the outstanding career and legacy of Jennifer Larsen, MD.

Jun 19, 2024

Jennifer Larsen, MD

Med center makes an impact during Earth Month

The UNMC Office of Sustainability and supporters picked up litter, recycled actual tons of material, planted a tree and more.

Jun 19, 2024

The med center's newest tree is a Japanese Lilac tree named “Kibo,” which means “hope” or “aspiration” in Japanese.

Celebration reception for Chancellor Gold is Monday

UNMC is invited to celebrate Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, as he prepares to become the next University of Nebraska System president.

Jun 18, 2024

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD

New UNMC Faculty Senate leaders take office

Ka-Chun (Joseph) Siu, PhD, professor in the department of health and rehabilitation sciences, was installed as president.

Jun 18, 2024

Ka-Chun (Joseph) Siu, PhD, Jordan Warchol, MD, and Kimberly Scarsi, PharmD

Nevada behavioral health workforce center team visits BHECN

The Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska at UNMC served as a model for the Nevada center.

Jun 18, 2024

Members of the BHECN and BeHERE NV teams recently met in Omaha. Pictured are Ryan Cordts (BHECN); Erin Schneider, PhD (BHECN); Sara Hunt, PhD, (BeHERE NV); Christina Chasek, PhD (BHECN); Ben Verdoorn (BHECN); Marley Doyle, MD (BHECN); Kendra Ratnapradipa, PhD (BHECN); Roberta Miranda-Alfonso, PhD (BeHERE NV), Ann Kraft (BHECN), Adriana Monroy (BeHERE NV); Alyssa Spartz (BHECN); Ruby Kelly (BeHERE NV), Jill Manit, PhD (BeHERE NV); and Catrina Filkin (BHECN).

Nominations open for UNMC research awards

Honors include Scientist Laureate, Research Leadership, Distinguished Scientist, New Investigator Awards, and Community Service to Research Awards.

Jun 17, 2024

Ken Bayles, PhD, UNMC vice chancellor for research

Remembering retired professor Jean Deupree, PhD

Dr. Deupree conducted pharmacology research across a variety of areas and taught thousands of students at UNMC.

Jun 17, 2024

Jean Deupree, PhD

Clinical trial investigates possible treatment for PTSD

During Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month, UNMC seeks subjects for treatment trial.

Jun 17, 2024

Matthew Rizzo, PhD

Activities set to mark Pride Month

The Pride on the Green event is June 21, and the Heartland Pride Parade is downtown on July 13.

Jun 17, 2024

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