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New faculty spotlight: Paul Rychwalski, MD
Dr. Rychwalski is professor of ophthalmology and pediatrics with UNMC and the Truhlsen Eye Institute and chief of ophthalmology with Children’s Hospital & Medical Center.
Feb 9, 2022
![Paul J. Rychwalski, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/PaulRychwalski020922.jpg)
Distinguished scientist: Moorthy Ponnusamy, PhD
Dr. Ponnusamy’s research concerns cancer stem cells, pancreatic and ovarian cancers and therapeutic targets.
Feb 9, 2022
![Moorthy Ponnusamy, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/MoorthyPonnusamy020922.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)
‘We Heart UNMC’ for student support starts today
One week donor drive will support UNMC Student Scholarships. Get a pair of socks with a $60 donation through next Tuesday.
Feb 8, 2022
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Email in the correct answers by Thursday at 3 p.m., and you’ll be entered in a drawing for prizes.
Feb 8, 2022
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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)
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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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)