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Study: Enzyme protects cells from oxidative damage
Dr. Borgstahl’s lab contributed to study recently published in Nature Communications.
Apr 16, 2021
![Like a vacuum cleaner, electrostatic forces found on the surface of the human manganese superoxide dismutase active site funnel (blue positively charged vectors) draw in the negatively charged superoxide (O2•-) to the manganese metal. The superoxide is destroyed and the oxidative damage associated with aging and disease is prevented. The Borgstahl group at UNMC has revealed the unusual biochemistry that make this happen.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Borgstahlcover.jpg)
Dr. Guthmiller named to OKU leadership role, Dr. Klepser to speak on national podcast, and other news and notes from the UNMC community.
Apr 16, 2021
![Janet Guthmiller, DDS, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Guth1016.jpg)
Speaker discusses history of anti-Asian racism
Sharon Ishii-Jordan, PhD, drew from her family history for UNMC presentation.
Apr 16, 2021
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UNMC updates campus COVID-19 guidelines
Changes in some protocols were announced Thursday.
Apr 16, 2021
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Understanding the health impacts of childhood adversity
Childhood stress affects health across the lifespan.
Apr 15, 2021
![Sheritta Strong, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/StrongPREFERRED.jpg)
Nebraska Community Blood Bank holding drives in May
NCBB is the blood supplier for the med center.
Apr 15, 2021
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Outstanding Faculty Mentor of Graduate Students: Rakesh Singh, PhD
Dr. Singh will be honored at today’s annual faculty meeting.
Apr 15, 2021
![Rakesh Singh, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SinghRakesh040921.jpg)
UNMC history: The School of Nursing
The forerunner to the UNMC College of Nursing was established in 1917.
Apr 15, 2021
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Vision clinic open for clients with IDD at Munroe-Meyer Institute
Clinic is located at the new Munroe-Meyer Institute building at 6902 Pine St.
Apr 14, 2021
![From left, technician Alison Erickson, clinic director Karen Wilson, OD, and optician Lori Cervantes at the Munroe-Meyer Institute's Caring for Champions Program Vision Clinic.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/MMIVisionClinic041421.jpg)
Outstanding Mentor of Junior Faculty: Courtney Fletcher, PharmD
Dr. Fletcher will be honored at the annual faculty meeting on Thursday.
Apr 14, 2021
![Courtney Fletcher, PharmD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Fletcher02052.jpg)