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Distinguished scientist: Jered Garrison, PhD
Dr. Garrison is a professor in the UNMC Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Feb 27, 2023
![Jered Garrison, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/JeredGarrison022723-900x600.jpg)
BHECN opens second round of ARPA applications
The application cycle closes on April 10, with funding awards likely to be announced in June.
Feb 27, 2023
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UNMC researchers make key discovery in chemo resistance
The lab of Moorthy Ponnusamy, PhD, published findings common to pancreatic, ovarian and lung cancers.
Feb 23, 2023
![Moorthy Ponnusamy, PhD, Sanchita Rauth, PhD, and Surinder Batra, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PonnusamyRauthBatra.jpg)
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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