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Jane E. Fischer leaves gift to support UNMC eye disease research
A $508,000 gift will support retinitis pigmentosa research led by Iqbal Ahmad, PhD.
Apr 11, 2024
![Iqbal Ahmad, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IqbalAhmad2041124-900x600.jpg)
Annual faculty awards: Jianghu (James) Dong, PhD
Dr. Dong is a professor in the department of biostatistics at the UNMC College of Public Health.
Apr 11, 2024
![Jianghu (James) Dong, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DongAFM040424-900x600.jpg)
UNMC will celebrate CultureFest ‘Rhythm of the Islands’
The annual event will feature booths, food and entertainment at the Truhlsen Events Center.
Apr 11, 2024
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Dr. Bierner honored as top journal reviewer
Dr. Bierner received his award at the Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting.
Apr 11, 2024
![Samuel Bierner (at left), MD, was honored at the Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BiernerAAP041124-900x600.jpg)
Forum discusses recent legislation, campus updates
Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, said he is honored, excited and humbled to be named the priority candidate to serve as the next NU System president.
Apr 10, 2024
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Chris Kratochvil, MD, UNMC’s vice chancellor for external relations](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GoldKratochvil020724-900x600.jpg)
Annual faculty awards: Rebecca Oberley-Deegan, PhD
Dr. Oberley-Deegan is a professor in the department of biochemistry and molecular biology at the UNMC College of Medicine.
Apr 10, 2024
![Rebecca Oberley-Deegan, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DeeganAFM040424-900x600.jpg)
UNMC’s view: Across the solar eclipse
Omaha and UNMC got to experience the solar spectacle, with solar spectacles, of course.
Apr 10, 2024
![Four images of Monday's solar eclipse, as captured by UNMC's Rich Watson](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/UNMCEclipse2-900x600.jpg)
Administrative Professionals Day events set for April 24
Two in-person events and one virtual session are available. Registration is available through Bridge.
Apr 10, 2024
![Deborah Dogba, CEO of Business Seals Consulting Firm](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DeborahDogba041024-900x600.jpeg)
Olson Center will discuss ‘the positive aging mindset’
The brown bag webinar will feature Michele Magner, creator of the Inspired Caring podcast.
Apr 10, 2024
![Michele Magner, creator of the Inspired Caring podcast](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MichelleMagner041024.jpg)
MD-PhD program receives $1.1 million in NIH funding
UNMC’s rural commitment helped land the federal grant.
Apr 9, 2024
![Justin Mott, MD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/JustinMott020122-e1712584983261.jpg)