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Distinguished scientist: Laura Bilek, PhD
Dr. Bilek’s research focus is on exercise and osteoporosis.
Feb 18, 2022
![Laura Bilek, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Bilek021722.jpg)
CTR-MSP accepting applications for scholars
The program aims to develop early-career faculty into full clinical and translational researchers. Application deadline is April 29.
Feb 17, 2022
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Distinguished scientist: Rebekah Gundry, PhD
Dr. Gundry’s research areas are the heart, cell surface glycoproteins and mass spectrometry.
Feb 17, 2022
![Rebekah Gundry, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Gundry021722.jpg)
UNMC grant will promote nurses’ mental health
Three-year, $2.2 million federal grant will work with partners across Nebraska on ways to promote resiliency and mental health in the nursing workforce.
Feb 17, 2022
![Alyson Hanish, PhD, assistant professor in the UNMC College of Nursing](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/AlysonHanish021722.jpg)
From social media: Dr. Lawler on airborne transmission
The UNMC Global Center for Health Security keeps the community updated on the latest in the pandemic.
Feb 17, 2022
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Inclusive Excellence addresses ‘hard history’
Conversation included a presentation on confronting the past.
Feb 17, 2022
![Sheritta Strong, MD, assistant vice chancellor for inclusion](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/InclusiveExcellence1215211.jpg)
Black History Month presentation is today
Leo Louis II will present his talk, “Stay Safe: The Definition of Cultural Insecurity in Black America.”
Feb 17, 2022
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UNeMed holds Research Innovation Awards Ceremony
The virtual event featured awards for Innovator of the Year, Most Promising New Invention and Startup of the Year.
Feb 16, 2022
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From social media: Isha Snehal, human of UNMC
UNMC’s Instagram account profiles the people you meet each day around campus.
Feb 16, 2022
![Isha Snehal, MBBS, resident physician in the Department of Neurological Sciences and human of UNMC](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IshaSnehal0216221.jpg)
Distinguished scientist: Peter Mannon, MD
Dr. Mannon’s research focus is inflammatory bowel diseases.
Feb 16, 2022
![Peter Mannon, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Mannon021622.jpg)