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UNMC blood drive scheduled for Nov. 21
The Nebraska Community Blood Bank’s donation mobile will be parked by the UNMC Center for Healthy Living.
Nov 13, 2024
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New faculty spotlight: José Zamora-Sifuentes, DO
Dr. Zamora-Sifuentes is an assistant professor in the UNMC Division of Allergy and Immunology.
Nov 13, 2024
![José Zamora-Sifuentes, DO](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/JoseZamoraSifuentes111324-900x600.jpg)
UNMC signs understanding to collaborate on VR and AI research
UNMC and a South Korean company are working together on clinical research to assessing and treat behavioral health issues.
Nov 12, 2024
![From left, officials signing the memorandum of understanding were Jane Meza, PhD, interim UNMC vice chancellor of academic affairs, UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD; Tai Chung, PhD, founder and CEO of HIPPO T&C; and Howard Liu, MD, chair of the UNMC Department of Psychiatry.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/MOU2111224.jpg)
Research leadership: Corey Hopkins, PhD
Dr. Hopkins is a professor in the UNMC Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and director of the UNMC Center for Drug Design and Innovation.
Nov 12, 2024
![Corey Hopkins, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/CoreyHopkins111324-900x600.jpg)
One more ‘Operation Immunization’ clinic set for Wednesday
Vaccines are available on a walk-in basis and free to all UNMC faculty, students and staff.
Nov 12, 2024
![A patient receiving a flu shot](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/FluShot2091124-900x600.jpg)
Truhlsen Eye Institute to hold third annual ‘Eye-Scream Social’
The event, set for Wednesday, will recognize the institute’s benefactor, the late Stan Truhlsen, MD.
Nov 12, 2024
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Keith Olsen, PharmD, to retire as pharmacy dean
Donald Klepser, PhD, will serve as interim dean effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Nov 11, 2024
![Keith Olsen, PharmD, will retire as the dean of the UNMC College of Pharmacy at the end of the year.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Keith-OlsenPharmD-900x600.jpg)
Distinguished scientist: Sumit Yadav, PhD
Dr. Yadav is professor and chair of the Department of Growth and Development with the UNMC College of Dentistry.
Nov 11, 2024
![Sumit Yadav, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SumitYadav103124-900x600.jpg)
To all veterans, thank you for your service
On Veterans Day, UNMC honors our nation’s veterans; ‘Caring for Veterans’ lunch and learn set for today.
Nov 11, 2024
![Veterans Day message with an American flag](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/VeteransDay111124-900x600.jpg)
NUFlex benefits enrollment ends Nov. 15
Enrollment runs through 5 p.m. CST this Friday.
Nov 11, 2024
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