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UNMC research assesses viral respiratory risk at meatpacking plants
The publication offers a blueprint for how meat processing facilities can handle future epidemics.
Jan 14, 2025
![Athena Ramos, PhD, and Joshua Santarpia, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/RamosSantarpia011325-900x600.jpg)
Employees urged to be aware of phone scams
Recent calls claim to be from retirement advisers.
Jan 14, 2025
![Phone showing an undisclosed number](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Phish-900x600.jpg)
Jen Luedders, MD, will discuss winter allergies
The latest Olson Center Brown Bag presentation is set for Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Jan 14, 2025
![Jen Luedders, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/JenLuedders101724-900x600.jpg)
UNMC Transplant Symposium to be held March 21-22
The two-day conference will be held at UNO’s Scott Conference Center.
Jan 14, 2025
![A transplant team in the operating room](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Transplant011025.jpg)
Campus blood drive will be held Jan. 30
The bloodmobile will be outside the UNMC Center for Healthy Living.
Jan 14, 2025
![Promotional graphic](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CampusBloodDrive.jpeg)
Dr. Davies’ all-campus forum is today at MMI
Interim Chancellor Dele Davies, MD, will be joined by Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute.
Jan 13, 2025
![UNMC Interim Chancellor Dele Davies, MD, and MMI Director Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/DaviesMirnics010725-900x600.jpg)
Get moving with the Center for Healthy Living
The center offers group fitness classes, a weight room, open gym and fitness equipment to kickstart 2025 fitness goals.
Jan 13, 2025
![Workout equipment to promote the Kickstart Challenge](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/KickstartChallenge010825-900x600.jpg)
Pack Pinnacle Bank Arena for Huskers women’s basketball
Come cheer for the Big Red and take advantage of discounted tickets to the Jan. 26 game.
Jan 13, 2025
![UNMC, Nebraska Medicine and Husker logos](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/WomensBasketball011025-900x600.jpg)
Annual disclosure of financial interest due by March 31
An email from COI-Smart will go out Jan. 20 to individuals who are required to complete this disclosure.
Jan 13, 2025
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Kim Scarsi, PharmD, appointed new chair of pharmacy practice
Dr. Scarsi is the Lewis E. and Antonia E. Harris Professor and Chair, UNMC Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science.
Jan 10, 2025
![Kim Scarsi, PharmD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/KimScarsi011025-900x600.jpg)