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Distinguished scientist: Benson Edagwa, PhD
Dr. Edagwa is an associate professor in the UNMC Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience.
Feb 23, 2023
![Benson Edagwa, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/BensonEdagwa022423-900x600.jpg)
Walk-in appointments available for N-95 fit testing
The times are available March 1-3 for med center colleagues who are required to be fitted.
Feb 23, 2023
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UNMC for the record, Feb. 24, 2024
News items on a pharmacy professor and a podcast, a perfusion student winning an essay and work in Wittson.
Feb 23, 2023
![Corey Hopkins, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CoreyHopkins022423-900x600.jpg)
iEXCEL awards showcase new levels in health care simulation
The award recipients’ work highlights the rapid innovation happening within UNMC’s Davis Global Center.
Feb 23, 2023
![Pamela Boyers, PhD, associate vice chancellor for clinical simulation, congratulates William Thorell, MD, winner of the Impact Award from iEXCEL.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/iEXCELInnovationAwards022123-900x600.jpg)
Distinguished scientist: David Brett-Major, MD
Dr. Brett-Major is a professor in the UNMC Department of Epidemiology.
Feb 23, 2023
![David Brett-Major, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DavidBrettMajor022323-900x600.jpg)
Sarah Lowman, DDS, named assistant dentistry dean
Dr. Lowman will work to advance the admissions program for the UNMC College of Dentistry.
Feb 23, 2023
![Sarah Lowman, DDS](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/lowman-2022-900x600.jpg)
Nursing series explores workplace incivility, bullying
The webinars will run on Wednesdays from April 5 through May 3.
Feb 23, 2023
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Dr. Lowe to lead Global Center for Health Security
The transition to a single director will allow the center to be more nimble in the field of global health emergencies.
Feb 22, 2023
![John Lowe, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/JohnMartinLowe022223-900x600.jpg)
New investigator: Siwei Zhao, PhD
Dr. Zhao is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Surgery.
Feb 22, 2023
![Siwei Zhao, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/SiweiZhao022223-900x600.jpg)
Recognizing Black health professionals: Maribeth Clifton, OTD
For Black History Month, UNMC highlights the perspectives of Black health professionals from the med center.
Feb 22, 2023
![Maribeth Clifton, OTD, assistant professor, UNMC Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/MaribethClifton092722.jpg)