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Summer at UNMC: Pharmacy hosts mentoring programs
Summer remains a busy time across UNMC. This week, UNMC Today will highlight some of the many happenings during summer break.
Jul 11, 2023
![Sean Avedissian, PharmD, assistant professor of pharmacy practice and science at UNMC, led a small-group session and served as a mentor as the UNMC College of Pharmacy hosted the American College of Clinical Pharmacy Foundation’s Mentored Research Investigator Training and Focused Investigator Training programs June 12-16.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/PharmacyMentoring071123-900x600.jpg)
New online bioinformatics course designed for INBRE Scholars
The 15-hour course offers an introduction to data in the specialized field and how it’s used in research.
Jul 11, 2023
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IPE department seek facilitators for upcoming fall session
The next Interprofessional Education Day will be held Aug. 16 on all five UNMC campuses.
Jul 11, 2023
![UNMC students participate in the spring Interprofessional Education Day.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SpringIPE071123-900x600.jpg)
Dr. Johnson appointed assistant dean for nursing’s Northern Division
Angela Johnson, EdD, wants to increase the visibility of the college and its community engagement work.
Jul 10, 2023
![Angela Johnson, EdD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/AngelaJohnson071023.jpg)
Nomination deadline for research awards is July 28
The awards honor new investigators, experienced scientists, research leaders and UNMC’s scientist laureate.
Jul 10, 2023
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DistinguishedScientist061223-900x600.jpg)
Registration open for Corporate Cycling Challenge team
The bike tour, to be held Aug. 20, will begin and end at the Capitol District Plaza in downtown Omaha.
Jul 10, 2023
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Cycling100121.jpg)
Public health faculty co-author assessment on drought, health
UNMC faculty worked in partnership with experts from the National Integrated Drought Information System.
Jul 7, 2023
![Jesse Bell, PhD, Rachel Lookadoo, JD, and Keith Hansen](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/BellLookadooHansen070723.jpg)
NIH grant allows researcher to explore opioid use, bullying link
UNMC’s Gurudutt Pendyala, PhD, is studying the impact for HIV-positive adolescents.
Jul 7, 2023
![Gurudutt Pendyala, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/GuruduttPendyala070623-900x600.jpg)
Reminder: Approval needed for UNMC social media accounts
UNMC Strategic Communications is testing Threads and is recommending against broader use for now.
Jul 7, 2023
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UNMC for the record, July 7, 2023
The Nebraska Public Health Laboratory receives accreditation and awards, and other campus new items to note.
Jul 7, 2023
![Staff of the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NPHL-StaffCOM-900x600.jpg)