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First all-campus forum for 2023 set for Jan. 12
UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, will be joined online by Jane Meza, PhD, of the Office of Health Security.
Jan 5, 2023
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for the Office of Health Security](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/GoldMeza090222.jpg)
Pathology services and Kearney Regional mark 5 years
The institutions joined up in 2017 to improve access to pathology services in rural Nebraska.
Jan 5, 2023
![Representatives from the UNMC and Kearney Regional Medical Center during their visit](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Partnership010523.jpg)
Multidisciplinary team expands to meet needs
The med center responds to the need for specialists who treat cancers of the endocrine system.
Jan 5, 2023
![From left, Anupam Kotwal, MBBS, Whitney Goldner, MD and Anery Patel, MD, are part of the thyroid and endocrine tumor multidisciplinary team.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ThyroidTeam010523-900x600.jpg)
Jana Wardian, PhD, named new IAE associate director
Dr. Wardian brings forward-thinking ideas with an extensive background in education and scholarship.
Jan 4, 2023
![Jana Wardian, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/JanaWardian010423-900x600.jpg)
Forum is Thursday for nursing dean finalist Dr. Sharp-McHenry
Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, is dean of the College of Natural, Behavioral and Health Sciences at Simmons University.
Jan 4, 2023
![Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/LepaineSharpMcHenry010423.jpg)
New subspecialty treats lung, airway diseases
Interventional pulmonology helps treat patients with complex diseases of the lungs and airway.
Jan 4, 2023
![Brian Boer, MD, PhD, and Keenan Taylor, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/BoerTaylor010423.jpg)
Reminder: Breakthrough Thinking is today
The virtual discussion will focus on optimizing work environments to enhance learning and connectedness.
Jan 4, 2023
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Breakthrough0105212.jpg)
New scholarship hopes to draw nursing students to Nebraska
UNMC introduces ‘Nebraska Neighbors: UNMC Nursing Rural Advantage Program’ for out-of-state students.
Jan 3, 2023
![Juliann Sebastian, PhD, dean of the UNMC College of Nursing](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/JuliannSebastian111622-900x600.jpg)
CHRI taps Dr. Kerns to improve research through informatics
Ellen Kerns, PhD, will serve as director of research informatics for the Child Health Research Institute.
Jan 3, 2023
![Ellen Kerns, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/EllenKerns10323-900x600.jpeg)
Geriatrics consult service boosts quality of life
The med center’s geriatricians improve the care for aging adults during a high-risk period.
Jan 3, 2023
![Jessie Jenkins, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/JessieJenkins10323-900x600.jpg)