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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)
Public health-KCU partnership offers dual degreesĀ
The DO/MPH dual degree is partially in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the important role of public health.
Feb 22, 2023
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Buffett Institute seeking projects for Graduate Scholars program
Five UNMC students have earned the fellowship, which will fund $25,000 toward early childhood research.
Feb 22, 2023
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FireEye security software has changed names
The software on med center work stations and laptops now is called Trellix.
Feb 22, 2023
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Thank a resident (and some very good pups)
Check out this deal available for Thank A Resident Week, along with others for the UNMC community.
Feb 22, 2023
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Sitting too much? Study looks at sedentary time
Allied health’s Yvonne Golightly, PhD, is working with a team of researchers from multiple universities.
Feb 20, 2023
![Yvonne Golightly, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/YvonneGolightly070622.jpg)
New investigator: Benjamin Teply, MD
Dr. Teply is an associate professor in the UNMC Division of Oncology and Hematology.
Feb 20, 2023
![Benjamin Teply, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/BenTeply022123-900x600.jpg)
Recognizing Black health professionals: Brian Armstrong, MD
For Black History Month, UNMC highlights the perspectives of Black health professionals from the med center.
Feb 20, 2023
![Brian Armstrong, MD, UNMC Department of Ophthalmology](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/BrianArmstrong011223-900x600.jpg)