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New faculty spotlight: Brent Luedders, MD
Dr. Luedders is an assistant professor in the UNMC Division of Rheumatology.
Jul 27, 2023
![Brent Luedders, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/BrentLuedders072723-900x600.jpg)
UNMC, C-STARS use expertise to develop new biocontainment unit
The Negatively Pressurized Conex unit will offer high-level-isolation patient movement on military aircraft.
Jul 26, 2023
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, left, tours the new Negatively Pressurized Conex unit with Lt. Col. Elizabeth Schnaubelt, MD.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/CSTARS1072423-900x600.jpg)
Second finalist for cancer center director on campus July 31
Raymond Bergan, MD, is with the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center and Eppley Institute.
Jul 26, 2023
![Raymond Bergan, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/RaymondBergan072623.jpg)
Dr. Oliveto appointed new Anderson Professor of Radiology
The professorship is named for retired UNMC professor Joseph Anderson, MD, and his late wife, Darlene.
Jul 26, 2023
![Jennifer Oliveto, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/JenniferOliveto2072623.jpg)
Grant to aid in brain screenings for intimate partner violence survivors
UNMC’s Shireen Rajaram, PhD, will work with Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska, other partners on NIH-funded effort.
Jul 26, 2023
![Shireen Rajaram, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ShireenRajaram072623-900x600.jpg)
Webinar set for Aug. 8 on managing bone loss
The presentation is part of the Olson Center for Women’s Health and UNMC College of Nursing webinar series.
Jul 26, 2023
![Laura Bilek, PhD, and Lynn Mack, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/BilekMack072623.jpg)
Study suggests new tool to identify antimalarial compounds
The publication in Cell Reports Methods examines a protocol using high-content imaging and machine learning.
Jul 25, 2023
![Caroline Ng, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/CarolineNg072523-900x600.jpg)
Research to examine impacts of social factors on substance use
UNMC College of Public Health researchers will longitudinally assess a national sample of 9,000 U.S. adults.
Jul 25, 2023
![Hongying (Daisy) Dai, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/HongyingDai072423-900x600.jpg)
New signage gives hope to those in crisis
Suicide prevention signs will be installed in all med center campus parking structures.
Jul 25, 2023
![Jen Sparrock and Tammy Winterboer, PharmD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SuicidePrevention1072523-900x600.jpg)
Biennial breastfeeding conference is scheduled for Aug. 30
Registration is open for ‘Baby’s Natural Choice’ conference, which will be held at the La Vista Conference Center.
Jul 25, 2023
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