Newsroom
Buffett Early Childhood Institute leader Meisels to retire in 2022
Samuel Meisels, EdD, was founding executive director of NU institute.
Aug 6, 2021
![Samuel Meisels, EdD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Meisels1217.jpg)
UNMC, iEXCEL offer new look at Delta variant
James Lawler, MD, unveiled new video animation explaining how Delta variant attacks healthy cells and why COVID vaccines are the best defense.
Aug 6, 2021
![James Lawler, MD, uses video animation developed at UNMC's Interprofessional Experiential Center for Enduring Learning to show how the COVID-19 Delta variant attacks cells and affects patients' lungs.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Lungs080621.jpg)
Nursing’s Lesiak is awarded Gold U
Lesiak is the administrative coordinator in the Niedfelt Nursing Research Center.
Aug 5, 2021
![Lauren Lesiak](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Lesiak073021.jpg)
Study explores reduction in airway inflammation in lung diseases
$1.9 million grant funds study that challenges common thinking on secretory cells.
Aug 5, 2021
![John Dickinson, MD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Dickinson0307.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: Mridula Krishnan, MBBS
Dr. Krishnan is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Oncology and Hematology.
Aug 5, 2021
![Mridula Krishnan, MBBS](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Krishnan080521.jpg)
From the archive: Office to relocate in Student Life Center
Office will be closed Aug. 6 as move occurs.
Aug 5, 2021
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Emblem1223.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: Mark Hamill, MD
Dr. Hamill, a former EMT and police officer, is an associate professor in the UNMC Department of Surgery, Division of Acute Care Surgery.
Aug 4, 2021
![Mark Hamill, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Hamill080321.jpg)
New COVID-19 guidance, including masking update, effective today
New guidance is released following regional trends, new CDC recommendations.
Aug 4, 2021
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Mask040620.jpg)
Med students aim to inspire with outreach program
Program was piloted at Benson High School this year.
Aug 4, 2021
![Frantzlee LaCrete](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/LaCreteIC.jpg)
Implant shows extreme promise for regenerating bone
Experiments suggest design may outperform state-of-the-art counterparts.
Aug 4, 2021
![Jingwei Xie, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Xie021821.jpg)