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New online tool supports inclusive hiring
The offices of faculty development, inclusion and e-learning created the series ‘Hiring for Excellence.’
Jan 23, 2023
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Parkinson’s care conference set for March 24 at UNMC
The conference will be held at the Sorrell Center. Registrations are due by March 17.
Jan 23, 2023
![UNMC emblem](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/UNMC_EmblemGrey-900x600.jpg)
UNMC’s uBEATS program expands its offerings
The program, available free across Nebraska and the U.S., will bring its the total number of modules to 95.
Jan 19, 2023
![Peggy Moore](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/moore-peggy.jpg)
New roles created in Nebraska Medicine hematology/oncology
Two of the three new section leaders are announced, as well as the new bone marrow transplant director.
Jan 19, 2023
![Vijaya Bhatt, MBBS, Apar Ganti, MD, and Krishna Gundabolu, MBBS](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/BhattGantiGundabolu011923.jpg)
UNMC for the record, Jan. 20, 2023
News items on a UNK trailblazer now at UNMC and campus retirements.
Jan 19, 2023
![Leah Stade, OTD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/LeahStade2012023.jpg)
Kristie Hayes, MD, named med center’s Unsung Hero
Dr. Hayes, an associate professor and director of diversity for the UNMC Department of Dermatology, is credited as being a selfless mentor to many.
Jan 18, 2023
![Kristie Hayes, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/KristieHayes012023-900x600.jpg)
Forum is Friday for nursing dean finalist Dr. Dougherty
Cynthia Dougherty, PhD, is vice chair of research at the University of Washington School of Nursing.
Jan 18, 2023
![Cynthia Dougherty, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CynthiaDougherty011923.jpg)
Never Again Summit discussion scheduled for Jan. 30
The guest speaker for the virtual discussion is Jeremy Farrar, MBBS, of the charitable foundation Wellcome.
Jan 18, 2023
![Jeremy Farrar, MBBS](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/JeremyFarrar2011923.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: John Tierney, MD
Dr. Tierney is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Surgery.
Jan 18, 2023
![John Tierney, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/JohnTierney011923-900x600.jpg)
UNMC teams exploring extended-release COVID vaccine
Studies show proof-of-concept for new viral antigen delivery system.
Jan 17, 2023
![From left, UNMC researchers Bhavesh Kevadiya, PhD, Farah Shahjin, PhD, and Howard Gendelman, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/KevFarGend.jpg)