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Pediatric workshop will focus on health advocacy

Program will include local, national experts.

Feb 10, 2021

Kari Simonsen, MD

Distinguished Scientist: Diana Florescu, MD

Dr. Florescu’s research focus is infections in transplantation.

Feb 10, 2021

Distinguished Scientist: Jesse Bell, PhD

Dr. Bell’s research focus is environmental change and health.

Feb 9, 2021

Jesse Bell, PhD

Black History Month: A quiz

A quick look at Black history in Omaha and Nebraska.

Feb 9, 2021

The Broomfield duplex, built in 1913 in Omaha, was designed in 1909 by Clarence Wigington, the first African-American architect in Omaha.

LiveGreen: Environmental justice

Within the U.S., dominant socioeconomic forces result in lower environmental quality for most communities of color.

Feb 9, 2021

Two named to College of Medicine DEI leadership team

Armando De Alba, MD, and Liliana Bronner named to new roles.

Feb 9, 2021

From left, Armando De Alba, MD, and Liliana Bronner

UNMC prescription partner has vaccine availability website

CVS has created COVID-19 resource website, although vaccine is not yet available in Nebraska pharmacies.

Feb 9, 2021

Nanofiber swab could improve COVID test sensitivity

UNMC team developed the nanofiber swab, which could reduce false-negative tests.

Feb 8, 2021

UNMC study featured during Lancet event

Event will launch the 2020 Lancet Countdown Report on Health and Climate Change.

Feb 8, 2021

Nominations open for Faculty Awards

Awards recognize faculty for meritorious teaching, mentoring or service.

Feb 8, 2021