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Distinguished Scientist: Jingwei Xie, PhD
Dr. Xie’s research focus is in biomaterials, drug delivery and regenerative medicine.
Feb 18, 2021
![Jingwei Xie, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Xie021821.jpg)
UNMC uses new technology to discover SARS-CoV-2 mutations in state
Exclusive tech enables Nebraska Public Health Lab to more precisely track COVID-19.
Feb 18, 2021
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Facilities seeks help in lookout for leaks
The recent cold snap brings challenges to the medical center.
Feb 18, 2021
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Virtual volunteers needed for state HOSA competition
Health Occupation Student Alliance (HOSA) will hold event for Nebraska high school students in March.
Feb 17, 2021
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Clinical Trial Spotlight: Irritability in children, teens
Study will look for signals in brain areas that are responsible for irritability.
Feb 17, 2021
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UNMC team contributes to study on ‘sixth sense’
Study from the Karolinska Institutet was published Monday in Nature Communications.
Feb 17, 2021
![Rolen Quadros, UNMC research technologist, and Channabasavaiah Gurumurthy, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Guru120420.jpg)
Speaker explores transgender issues in Black community
Dominique Morgan’s presentation today is part of UNMC’s Black History Month observances.
Feb 17, 2021
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New Investigator: Leah Cook, PhD
Dr. Cook’s research focus includes cancer, metastasis and immunology.
Feb 17, 2021
![Leah Cook, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/CookPREFERRED021721.jpg)
Carter, supporters testify on NU deferred maintenance plan
University president: Bold, long-term legislative proposal represents $1.5 billion in taxpayer savings in caring for university facilities.
Feb 17, 2021
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New programs to address Nebraska’s nursing shortage
UNMC College of Nursing offers a new master’s degree, certificate program and eight-week accelerated RN to BSN program.
Feb 16, 2021
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