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Alla Shapiro, MD, PhD, to speak on ‘Revisiting Chernobyl’
Dr. Shapiro, the first physician-responder to the worst nuclear disaster in history, will give a presentation on May 12.
Apr 19, 2022
![Alla Shapiro, MD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/AllaShapiro2041922.jpg)
Reminder: Latta Lecture still accepting reservations
Ed Boyden, PhD, will speak on ‘Tools for Analyzing and Repairing Complex Biological Systems’ this week.
Apr 19, 2022
![Ed Boyden, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Boyden040422.jpg)
Stair tower closing for repair work in Parking Lot 5
The closure starts Wednesday and will last for five weeks.
Apr 19, 2022
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Outstanding faculty: Gurudutt Pendyala, PhD
Dr. Pendyala will receive the Outstanding Mentor of Junior Faculty Award.
Apr 19, 2022
![Gurudutt Pendyala, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/GuruduttPendyala041922.jpg)
Dr. Balasanova recognized for work with residents
Alëna Balasanova, MD, received a certificate of excellence from the American Psychiatric Association.
Apr 19, 2022
![Alëna Balasanova, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/AlenaBalasanova041822.jpg)
Med student honored for public health efforts
Frantzlee LaCrete is a recipient of the United States Public Health Service Excellence in Public Health Award.
Apr 18, 2022
![Frantzlee LaCrete and family on Match Day.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/LaCrete1.jpg)
Outstanding faculty: Nicole Rodriguez, PhD
Dr. Rodriguez will receive the Outstanding Mentor of Junior Faculty Award.
Apr 18, 2022
![Nicole Rodriguez (left), PhD, associate professor in the Munroe-Meyer Institute's integrated Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/NicoleRodriguez20422.jpg)
IAE starts new health sciences education journal
Innovations in Health Sciences Education Journal has published its first volume and is accepting submissions.
Apr 18, 2022
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Nebraska Medicine earns top marks on equality index
Nebraska Medicine is one of 496 health care providers nationwide that is a ‘LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader.’
Apr 18, 2022
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From social media: Risks of ‘natural vaccination’
The UNMC Global Center for Health Security keeps the community updated on the latest in the pandemic.
Apr 18, 2022
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