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New investigator: Palsamy Periyasamy, PhD
Dr. Periyasamy’s research focus is HIV and substance use disorders, epigenetics and neuroinflammation.
Jan 26, 2022
![Palsamy Periyasamy, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Periyasamy012622.jpg)
In an ‘amazing’ new home, MMI emphasizes growth
Munroe-Meyer Institute Director Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, addresses the need to expand services during his annual State of the Institute address.
Jan 26, 2022
![Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, Munroe-Meyer Institute director](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Mirnics1103.jpg)
Global Center hosts advancement ceremony
Air Force officers visit UNMC to promote C-STARS stalwart Master Sgt. Victor Kipping.
Jan 26, 2022
![Lt. Col. Elizabeth Schnaubelt, MD, and newly promoted Master Sgt. Victor Kipping](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Kipping012022.jpg)
Joseph Khoury, MD, named chair of pathology and microbiology
Dr. Khoury is an internationally recognized leader in the field of hematopathology.
Jan 26, 2022
![Joseph Khoury, MD, newly named chair of the UNMC Department of Pathology and Microbiology](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Khoury012521.jpg)
Evento de Facebook Live de UNMC en español sobre COVID
Evento de Facebook Live de UNMC en español el 28 de enero para responder preguntas sobre COVID.
Jan 26, 2022
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From social media: Neurological problems give pause
UNMC Global Center for Health Security keeps the community updated on the latest in the pandemic.
Jan 26, 2022
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Clinical trial spotlight on generalized anxiety disorder
UNMC researchers are seeking participants with generalized anxiety disorder to test a non-invasive device.
Jan 25, 2022
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New investigator: Abbie Raikes, PhD
Dr. Raikes’ research focus is early child development, domestically and globally.
Jan 25, 2022
![Abbie Raikes, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Raikes012522.jpg)
LiveGreen: Med center recycling questions answered
UNMC and Nebraska Medicine have a goal of net zero waste by 2030. Here are some ways to recycle toward that goal.
Jan 25, 2022
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Remembering NU Regent Emeritus Bob Whitehouse
Services will be Saturday for lifelong educator.
Jan 25, 2022
![Robert "Bob" Whitehouse, Regent Emeritus of the University of Nebraska](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Whitehouse012522.jpg)