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Dr. Wescott named as national life sciences leader
List spotlights 46 who have made a ‘significant impact in the life sciences.’
Feb 23, 2022
![Siobhan Wescott, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/SiobhanWescott022222.jpg)
From social media: Vaccines waning and the future
The UNMC Global Center for Health Security keeps the community updated on the latest in the pandemic.
Feb 23, 2022
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Research leadership: Risto Rautiainen, PhD
Dr. Rautiainen’s research focus is health and safety in agriculture.
Feb 22, 2022
![Risto Rautiainen, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Raut022222.jpg)
Webinar on hybrid teaching is Wednesday
Session features Linsey Donner, PhD, and Marnie Imhoff of the College of Allied Health Professions.
Feb 22, 2022
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NU system announces retirement plan enhancements
Zoom forums will be held Wednesday and March 3 to discuss changes.
Feb 22, 2022
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Nebraska Science Festival, public expo return for 2022
The festival runs throughout April, with the free public expo on April 30.
Feb 22, 2022
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LiveGreen: UNMC student studies local heat islands
PhD student Aziz Abdoulaye plans to look at the distribution of urban heat islands around Omaha.
Feb 22, 2022
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Research leadership: Polina Shcherbakova, PhD
Dr. Shcherbakova’s research focus is on mechanisms of mutation.
Feb 21, 2022
![Polina Shcherbakova,PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Shcherbakova022122.jpg)
From social media: UNMC’s ARPA testimony
Voices from UNMC lent their support last week to the university’s proposed investments through the American Rescue Plan Act.
Feb 21, 2022
![A rendering of the proposed joint UNMC-UNK Rural Health Complex at the University of Nebraska at Kearney](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/RuralHealth1021822.jpg)
Maverick Run registration open with UNMC discount
The run will be April 23 at Baxter Arena.
Feb 21, 2022
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