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Shane Tsai, MD, named cardiovascular division chief
Dan Anderson, MD, PhD, is stepping down as division chief to return to being a UNMC clinician-investigator.
Jun 21, 2023
![Shane Tsai, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ShaneTsai062123-900x600.jpg)
Reminder: Community partner fair is today
The event will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Sorrell Center alumni commons.
Jun 21, 2023
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Dr. Mirnics is attending Special Olympics International
Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute, sits on the Special Olympics International board.
Jun 20, 2023
![Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/KarolyMirnics062023-900x600.jpg)
Public health launches new Office of Teaching and Learning
Analisa McMillan, PhD, who heads educational design and development at the college, will serve as director.
Jun 20, 2023
![Analisa McMillan, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/AnalisaMcMillan062023-900x600.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: Chantal Mercier Laporte, MD
Chantal Mercier Laporte, MD, is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology.
Jun 20, 2023
![Chantal Mercier Laporte, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ChantalMercierLaporte062023-900x600.jpg)
Biopreparedness exhibit showcases med center’s expertise
‘Biopreparedness in Nebraska’ officially opens for public viewing today at the Wigton Heritage Center.
Jun 19, 2023
![Mannequins wearing personal protective equipment line up to go on display in the "Biopreparedness in Nebraska" exhibit at the Wigton Heritage Center, in front of an interactive digital board.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/BiopreparednessInNebraska2061923-900x600.jpg)
Dr. MacDonald to retire from UNMC on July 1
A retirement tea for the longtime biochemistry and molecular biology professor is scheduled for Wednesday.
Jun 19, 2023
![Richard MacDonald, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/RichardMacDonald061923-900x600.jpg)
Discounts available for Rose Theater, Omaha Children’s Museum
The membership drives for both organizations are underway.
Jun 19, 2023
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Faculty class graduates from UNMC’s iLEAD leadership program
Interprofessional Leadership for Excellence and Academic Development is an intensive, nine-month program.
Jun 16, 2023
![iLEAD graduate Amanda Zangrillo, PsyD, associate professor and director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute's Severe Behavior Program, gives her presentation at the leadership program's graduation on June 8.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ILEAD061623-900x600.jpg)
Renovated lab open for collaboration on health and wellness
Stakeholders across UNMC supported the redesign of the Physical Therapy Clinical Movement Analysis Lab.
Jun 16, 2023
![A ribbon cutting heralded the official opening of a newly renovated health and wellness clinical research lab open to collaborators across UNMC colleges and institutes. From left: Russell McCulloh, MD, Jennifer Larsen, MD, Kenneth Bayles, PhD, Kyle Meyer, PhD, Laura Bilek, PhD, Yvonne Golightly, PhD, and Betsy Becker, DPT, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ClinicalResearchLab061623-900x600.jpg)