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From social media: Studies answer vaccine questions

UNMC Global Center for Health Security keeps the community updated on the latest in the pandemic.

Jan 20, 2022

Dr. Mirnics to give MMI ‘State of the Institute’ address

Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, will discuss 2021’s achievements and 2022’s goals for the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Jan 20, 2022

Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD

New investigator: Susmita Sil, PhD

Dr. Sil’s research focus is on HIV- and substance abuse-induced neurological disorders.

Jan 20, 2022

Susmita Sil, PhD

Search committee set for vice chancellor for research

Ken Cowan, MD, PhD, will chair the 29-member search committee charged with finding a successor for Jennifer Larsen, MD.

Jan 20, 2022

Ken Cowan, MD, PhD

County Commissioner Friend tours UNMC

Friend visited McGoogan Health Sciences Library, Wigton Heritage Center and Davis Global Center.

Jan 20, 2022

Carrie Meyer, head of special collections and archives with McGoogan Health Sciences Library, led Douglas County Commissioner Mike Friend on a tour of the Wigton Heritage Center during the commissioner's Jan. 6 visit to UNMC.

New investigator: Michael Wiley, PhD

Dr. Wiley’s research focus is infectious disease genomics.

Jan 19, 2022

Michael Wiley, PhD

Virtual research town hall set for Friday

Jennifer Larsen, MD, vice chancellor for research, and research leaders will discuss COVID-19 safety and research operations.

Jan 19, 2022

Jennifer Larsen, MD, vice chancellor for research

Unsung Hero Award: Jacqueline Hankins Berry

Hankins Berry works in community engagement at Munroe-Meyer Institute and contributes to diversity efforts across the med center.

Jan 19, 2022

MLK event recap: Living ‘between the commas’

As keynote speaker, Cheryl Logan, EdD, spoke about what exceptionality means for her personally and the country.

Jan 19, 2022

Cheryl Logan, EdD, superintendent of Omaha Public Schools

UNMC names 2021 Scientist Laureate: Andre Kalil, MD

Dr. Kalil will be honored along with Distinguished Scientist, Research Leadership and New Investigator Award winners on Feb. 24.

Jan 18, 2022

Andre Kalil, MD, professor in the UNMC Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Internal Medicine