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Under the microscope: Pharmacy licensure exam
UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, sits down with College of Pharmacy Dean Keith Olsen, PharmD.
Oct 5, 2022
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CHRI joins study on boosting child COVID-19 vaccine rates
Researchers will conduct a clinical trial to test a mobile app’s impact on pediatric COVID-19 vaccine uptake.
Oct 5, 2022
![From left, Gwenn Skar, MD, and El Kerns, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/CHRIStudy100622.jpg)
Reminder: All-campus forum is Thursday
Hear from Ken Bayles, PhD, UNMC’s new vice chancellor for research, and get updates on other topics.
Oct 5, 2022
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, Ken Bayles, PhD, UNMC’s new vice chancellor for research, and Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for health security for UNMC](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/GoldBaylesMeza.jpg)
Pagers will receive an upgrade Oct. 10
Users could have a few minutes of down time, and then some prompts will change.
Oct 5, 2022
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New faculty spotlight: Sarah Lonowski, MD
Dr. Lonowski is an assistant professor and co-director of the Multidisciplinary Autoimmune Skin Disease/Derm-Rheum Program.
Oct 5, 2022
![Sarah Lonowski, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/SarahLonowski100622-900x600.jpg)
Dr. Olivera-Martinez named to Sorrell Chair
Marco Olivera-Martinez, MD, called Michael Sorrell, MD, a pivotal figure in his career.
Oct 4, 2022
![Marco Olivera-Martinez, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Olivera030222.jpg)
Exercise evaluates testing response to terror attack
UNMC, Nebraska Public Health Laboratory simulated testing after a “dirty bomb” event.
Oct 4, 2022
![Participants in the drill simulated a blood draw from a volunteer at Friday’s event.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/PublicHealthDrill100522-900x600.jpg)
Community service to research awardees honored
The 2021 award winners, the Rev. Portia Cavitt and Kathy Karsting, were celebrated for their service.
Oct 4, 2022
![UNMC's Jasmine Marcelin, MD, addresses the Rev. Portia Cavitt, right, at the 2021 Community Service to Research Awards Ceremony on Sept. 19.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/CommunityService1100522-900x600.jpg)
Sign-up is open for November N95 fit testing
Colleagues who need a fit test can sign up in Apollo. No walk-ins will be available.
Oct 4, 2022
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SHARING the Green Golf Tournament set for Oct. 14
The event raises funds to support the mission of the student-run Sharing Clinics.
Oct 4, 2022
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