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Diers named academic technology director
Melissa Diers had served on an interim basis since March 1.
Oct 2, 2020
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![The La Casa food truck will return to campus next week.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/LaCasa092520.jpg)
MMI’s Gormley to aid provider-patient communication
Jessica Gormley, PhD, tapped to help in national effort led by Penn State.
Oct 1, 2020
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New faculty spotlight: Kate West
West is an assistant professor, UNMC Department of Physician Assistant Education.
Oct 1, 2020
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Paper suggests cause for COVID-19’s aftereffects in children
Siddappa Byrareddy, PhD, co-authored work on multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children.
Oct 1, 2020
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Innovation Week set for Oct. 26-29
Event celebrates innovation and discovery at UNMC and the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Oct 1, 2020
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New faculty spotlight: Kelsie Cabrera, DO
Dr. Cabrera is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology.
Sep 30, 2020
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Denim for Disabilities kicks off Oct. 5
Event raises funds for adult recreational programs for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Sep 30, 2020
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UNMC researchers to study lung cancer brain metastases
VA grant of $710,000 will finance study by Apar Ganti, MD.
Sep 30, 2020
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