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New investigator: Karuna Rasineni, PhD
Dr. Rasineni’s research focus is on fatty liver disease.
Jan 24, 2022
![Karuna Rasineni, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Rasineni012422.jpg)
Guidance on ordering, extending the use of KN95s
Mask’s effective duration varies depending on employee’s role, as well as care and use of mask.
Jan 24, 2022
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Hankins Berry: ‘Who knows what we can accomplish?’
Winner of inaugural Unsung Hero Award talks about her dreams for MMI, UNMC.
Jan 21, 2022
![Jacqueline Hankins Berry](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Berry012122.jpg)
CHRI workshop connects research with patient care
Child Health Research Institute workshop will be Feb. 25.
Jan 21, 2022
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Free registration for Global Health Conference Midwest
Office of Global Engagement is offering to pay the registration fee for the first 33 UNMC students interested.
Jan 21, 2022
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Richard Kelly remembered for his impact at UNMC
Kelly was a trustee of the O’Malley Charitable Trust, known for its support of UNMC’s College of Allied Health Professions.
Jan 21, 2022
![Richard Kelly, second from right, is pictured with, from left, Nebraska Medicine CEO James Linder, MD, fellow trustees Brian O'Malley and Neal Brown, and UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/omalleys012122.jpg)
New investigator: Christopher Shaffer, PharmD, PhD
Dr. Shaffer’s research focus is pediatric clinical pharmacology.
Jan 21, 2022
![Christopher Shaffer, PharmD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Shaffer0825.jpg)
Ice rink season extended to Feb. 6
Following a number of weather-related closures, the UNMC Ice Rink will be open one week longer than planned.
Jan 21, 2022
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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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Mirnics1103.jpg)
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Sil012022.jpg)