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New leadership for two Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence
Anna Dunaevsky, PhD, and David Oupicky, PhD, will lead research centers in neuroscience of development and nanomedicine, respectively.
Feb 2, 2022
![Anna Dunaevsky, PhD, professor in the UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences, and David Oupicky, PhD, professor in the College of Pharmacy](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/DunaevskyOupicky020122.jpg)
Distinguished scientist: Matt Zimmerman, PhD
Dr. Zimmerman’s research focus is hypertension, redox and antioxidants.
Feb 2, 2022
![Matt Zimmerman, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Zimmerman020222.jpg)
UNMC addiction doctors take on stigmas
One small change in terms — from ‘abuse’ to ‘use’ — is considered key in helping patients suffering from addiction.
Feb 2, 2022
![Ken Zoucha, MD, and Alena Balasanova, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ZouchaBalasanova0202221.jpg)
Justin Mott, MD, PhD, named Varner Educator Laureate
Dr. Mott and other recipients of the Impact in Education Awards will be honored at a virtual ceremony March 3.
Feb 1, 2022
![Justin Mott, MD, PhD, associate professor of biochemistry and molecular biology](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/JustinMott020122-e1712584983261.jpg)
LiveGreen: Environmental injustice hurts communities of color
Among other issues, minority communities suffer from greater risk of cancer, asthma and heart disease from environmental problems close to home.
Feb 1, 2022
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New investigator: Liliana Bronner
Bronner’s research is in interprofessional education processes and understanding medical career pathways.
Feb 1, 2022
![Liliana Bronner](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Bronner020122.jpg)
Blanket-making drive will support at-risk youth
Fostering the Future organization is holding the drive through Feb. 10.
Feb 1, 2022
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Mark Rupp, MD, advises to watch the data but says for now it’s too soon to know if the subvariant will make an impact.
Feb 1, 2022
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Sarah Gloden Carlson, JD, to serve as interim HR leader
Gloden Carlson, who will remain chief compliance officer, is praised for her ‘consummate leadership and professionalism.’
Jan 31, 2022
![Sarah Gloden Carlson, JD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SarahGlodenCarlson0131221.jpg)
Breakthrough Thinking explores ‘possibility thinking’
Presenters challenge people to stop and ponder the question: What if?
Jan 31, 2022
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