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Bridging the drug discovery gap
UNMC’s Center for Drug Design and Innovation has a critical goal: Shifting the paradigm of drug discovery and development.
Jun 26, 2024
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The driving force behind the Innovation Design Unit
The work of the Innovation Operating Model workstream is steering implementation plans for the IDU now and for the future.
Jun 26, 2024
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Laser to offer sensory friendly dentistry at MMI
The new equipment should help to quell overwhelming sensations like shrill noises, vibrations and bright lights.
Jun 26, 2024
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UNMC marks the close of Dr. Gold’s amazing decade
As UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, expressed his gratitude, UNMC colleagues and friends offered their own thanks.
Jun 25, 2024
![During Monday's celebration reception, UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, expressed his gratitude for his decade of experience as chancellor: “I deeply appreciate all of you. I appreciate this experience."](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DrGoldReception062524-900x600.jpg)
UNMC to raze vacant structures this summer
One of the sites will be prepared for future construction of student housing.
Jun 25, 2024
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A sneak peak at Nebraska Medicine’s new cancer center
Construction is progressing on the new cancer center in Kearney that is set to open later this year.
Jun 25, 2024
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Reminder: Celebration reception for Dr. Gold is today
UNMC is invited to celebrate Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, as he prepares to become the next University of Nebraska System president.
Jun 24, 2024
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/GoldPres-900x600.jpg)
UNMC hosting national neurological disorders and stroke workshop
The NINDS T32 Workshop will be held Wednesday through Friday at the Durham Research Center.
Jun 24, 2024
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Retirement reception for Laurey Steinke, PhD, is Tuesday
Dr. Steinke, an associate professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, has been with UNMC for more than three decades.
Jun 24, 2024
![Laurey Steinke, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/LaureySteinke041223.jpg)
Med center will practice energy curtailment in summer heat
The practice helps reduce energy usage during times of extreme heat or humidity.
Jun 24, 2024
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