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Discount offered for National Geographic Live event
Omaha Performing Arts will host presentation on “The Secret Life of Bears” with carnivore ecologist Rae Wynn-Grant, PhD.
Feb 8, 2022
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UNMC evaluating if heart drug can prevent dementia
Researchers want to know if a common statin, used to prevent heart attack and stroke, can prevent dementia in people over age 75.
Feb 8, 2022
![Alfred Fisher, MD, chief of the UNMC Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Medicine](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/AlfredFisher020822.jpg)
New investigator: Jana Broadhurst, MD, PhD
Dr. Broadhurst’s research focus is infectious disease diagnostics.
Feb 8, 2022
![Jana Broadhurst, MD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Broadhurst020822.jpg)
Distinguished scientist: Joshua Santarpia, PhD
Dr. Santarpia’s research focus is infectious bioaerosols.
Feb 7, 2022
![Joshua Santarpia, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Santarpia020422.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: Pukhraj Rishi, MBBS
Dr. Rishi is an associate professor in the UNMC Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.
Feb 7, 2022
![Pukhraj Rishi, MBBS](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Rishi020722.jpg)
Nebraska Medicine crisis operations end today
As COVID-19 admissions drop, it appears the health system is no longer at risk of overwhelming its COVID isolation capacity.
Feb 7, 2022
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Chancellor talks campus updates and COVID-19
NU Regents considering demolition contract, streetcar is on track and campus leaders still cautious on the pandemic.
Feb 7, 2022
![Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for health security for UNMC, and UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MezaGold111121.jpg)
Urgent need: Blood drive is Tuesday
Donate blood Tuesday across from the Buffett Cancer Center or Feb. 17 inside the Center for Healthy Living gym. Appointment required.
Feb 7, 2022
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Innovation Week runs Feb. 7-10
Virtual panel discussions scheduled to start the week, and events conclude with the Innovation Awards on Thursday, Feb. 10.
Feb 4, 2022
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Olson Center event addresses gallbladder diseases
Sarah Malik, MD, will address diagnostic and therapeutic trends as part of the Olson Center for Women’s Health Brown Bag Series.
Feb 4, 2022
![Sarah Malik, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/SarahMalik020422.jpg)