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Dr. O’Dell to receive ACR’s highest award
James O’Dell, MD, will receive the American College of Rheumatology’s Presidential Gold Medal.
Oct 12, 2020
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Trunk or Treat to move to new MMI building this year
The Munroe-Meyer Institute is going ‘on the road’ for this year’s drive-through version of the popular event.
Oct 12, 2020
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Dr. Salzbrenner looks to streamline ‘prior authorization’
Faculty member’s company received an NIH grant to explore a software solution.
Oct 12, 2020
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New faculty spotlight: David Nordin, MD
Dr. Nordin is an instructor in the UNMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation.
Oct 9, 2020
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Questions with Chancellor Gold
Why is the Davis Global Center so important to the University of Nebraska?
Oct 9, 2020
![Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Goldpick2052020.jpg)
UNMC adds North Platte radiography site, Mid-Plains CC partnership
UNMC expects to enroll first cohort of students for the site in the fall of 2021.
Oct 9, 2020
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Dr. Skar to study infections in pediatric shunts
NIH award will fund five-year study on immune system’s role in infection-related complications.
Oct 9, 2020
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Dr. Delair takes inaugural diversity role at College of Medicine
Shirley Delair, MD, will begin her duties as associate dean of diversity, equity and inclusion on Nov. 1
Oct 9, 2020
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![Susan Fritz, PhD, has announced she will retire on June 30, 2021.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Fritz100920.jpg)
College of Dentistry helps produce dental health starter kits
College partnered with the Office of Oral Health and Dentistry at the Nebraska DHHS.
Oct 9, 2020
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