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Howard Liu, M.D., named chair of UNMC Department of Psychiatry
Has been campus leader on several initiatives over past decade
Jan 23, 2019
![From left, Nebraska Medicine CEO James Linder, M.D., Howard Liu, M.D., chair of the department of psychiatry, and Bradley Britigan, M.D., dean of the UNMC College of Medicine.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Linder_Liu_Britigan.jpg)
University of Nebraska partners with Dept. of Defense to develop drug therapies
Goal is to protect military service members from effects of radiation exposure
Jan 14, 2019
![Rebecca Oberley Deegan, Ph.D., UNMC, Kenneth Bayles, Ph.D., associate vice chancellor for basic science research at UNMC, and David Berkowitz, Ph.D., professor of chemistry at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, are three of the key NU scientists involved in a project with the U.S. Department of Defense to develop drugs that would protect U.S. troops from radiation exposure.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/DeeganBaylesBerkowitz.jpg)
UNMC boosts research stature by adding most advanced MRI scanner in Nebraska
Allows UNMC to compete with elite institutions, better understand complexities of brain
Jan 9, 2019
![The new research-dedicated MRI will allow UNMC to compete with elite research institutions around the country and should help the medical center bring in millions of more dollars in research funding.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/MRI1.jpg)
UNMC, DCHD working with Omaha pharmacies on vaccine campaign
Two-year campaign made possible by $300,000 anonymous donation to NU Foundation
Jan 4, 2019
![Don Klepser, Ph.D., UNMC College of Pharmacy, and Shannon Maloney, Ph.D., UNMC College of Public Health, are co-principal investigators on the vaccine campaign in the greater Omaha area geared to adolescent-aged children.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Klepser_Maloney.jpg)
Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., confirmed as UNO chancellor through 2021-2022
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents today unanimously approved the appointment of Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., as chancellor of the University of Nebraska at Omaha, positioning the campus to build on the 18-month period of growth and momentum it has experienced under Dr. Gold’s interim leadership. Dr. Gold is scheduled to serve as […]
Dec 21, 2018
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As farmers age, physical changes can lead to greater injury risk
Weakened bones, slower reflexes, changes in memory, vision and hearing can take a toll
Dec 20, 2018
![Photo Credit: Jake Rogers Photography, http://www.jakerogersphoto.com/](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/AgingFarmer.jpg)
Record turnout of more than 200 attends Nebraska Child Health & Education Summit
Meeting mental health needs of schools is key topic of discussion
Dec 11, 2018
![Sharon Hoover, Ph.D., co-director of the Center for School Mental Health, delivered the keynote address.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Hoover12121.jpg)
UNMC Ice Rink to open Friday, Nov. 30
UNMC Ice Rink to open Friday, Nov. 30
Is open to the public; UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s is set for Jan. 25-26
Nov 27, 2018
![The UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson's will be held Jan. 25-26. This will mark the ninth consecutive year the Skate-a-thon has been held at the UNMC Ice Rink. In this photo, six ice skaters who skated all 24 hours "chill out" on the ice after the Skate-a-thon.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Skaters_24hours.jpg)
Keith Olsen, Pharm.D., named dean of UNMC College of Pharmacy
Nebraska native is returning home after three-year stint as pharmacy dean in Arkansas
Oct 31, 2018
![Keith Olsen, Pharm.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/OlsenKeithUNMC.jpg)
Anhydrous ammonia safety training offered to public
Nov. 29 class will be held at Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs
Oct 30, 2018
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