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UNMC expands partnerships in Middle East, North Africa
The university co-sponsored an international COVID-19 conference in the region, as leaders joined 175 health leaders in the discussions.
Jun 21, 2022
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Save the dates: Forums for vice chancellor finalists
Each vice chancellor of research candidate will meet the UNMC community during a campus visit and participate in a virtual forum via Zoom.
Jun 21, 2022
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Emerging professionals celebration set for June 29
RSVP for the event at Thunderhead Brewing Taproom by Wednesday.
Jun 21, 2022
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Higher ed compact visits UNMC to tour iEXCEL
The Midwest Higher Education Compact works across a 12-state region to advance cooperation and resource-sharing.
Jun 20, 2022
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UNMC part of $450 million COVID research study
The nationwide study seeks to better understand post-COVID symptoms with goal of improving treatment and outcomes.
Jun 20, 2022
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From social media: Vaccine trends concerning for fall
The UNMC Global Center for Health Security keeps the community updated on the latest in the pandemic.
Jun 20, 2022
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College of Dentistry dean search committee named
Bradley Britigan, MD, dean of the UNMC College of Medicine, will chair the committee to find a replacement for outgoing dean Janet Guthmiller, DDS, PhD.
Jun 17, 2022
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Alzheimer’s drug discovery training program set
Paul Trippier, PhD, and Howard Fox, MD, awarded training grant for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias drug discovery.
Jun 17, 2022
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UNMC for the record, June 17, 2022
News items on the nursing dean search committee, retirement meetings on campus and contrast shortage. And the food truck schedule for the week.
Jun 17, 2022
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Neurodegeneration conference coming to Omaha
The Global Association for the Study of Neurodegenerative Diseases will host the international conference July 17-20.
Jun 17, 2022
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