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Dr. Galvez aims to make impact at UNMC, Children’s
Jorge Galvez, MD, is the new division chief and vice chair of pediatric anesthesiology.
Apr 23, 2021
![Jorge Gálvez, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Galvez042321.jpg)
UNMC, Nebraska Extension team on statewide tractor safety course
Course will be held in early June at five sites across Nebraska.
Apr 23, 2021
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Conversations for Inclusive Excellence to discuss Chauvin trial today, and other news and notes from the UNMC community.
Apr 23, 2021
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Med student Venegas wins national neurology award
Courtney Venegas, honored by the American Academy of Neurology, will be staying at UNMC for her residency.
Apr 23, 2021
![Courtney Venegas](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vengeras042321.jpg)
Father’s scientific legacy inspires Dr. Deegan
Rebecca Oberley-Deegan, PhD, is continuing efforts pioneered by her father, a free radical biologist.
Apr 22, 2021
![Rebecca Oberley-Deegan, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Deegan0113.jpg)
The College of Dentistry’s Gerald Tussing, DDS, stays fit through racing Formula One cars.
Apr 22, 2021
![For the past 41 years, Gerald Tussing, DDS, has been racing vintage Formula One cars.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Racing042021.jpg)
Grants available for new technology development
Attendees will learn about Nebraska Business Development Act, how to gain access to ‘valley of death’ funding.
Apr 22, 2021
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De-Stress Week set for April 26-30
Week’s events will include a UNMC pet photograph album, yoga and more.
Apr 22, 2021
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Dr. King to discuss vaccine hesitancy on NET
Keyonna King, PhD, will be among experts exploring vaccination concerns and answering questions from viewers across state.
Apr 22, 2021
![Keyonna King, PhD, assistant professor in the UNMC College of Public Health Center for Reducing Health Disparities](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/King042221.jpg)