Inside UNMC
From social media: Neurological problems give pause
UNMC Global Center for Health Security keeps the community updated on the latest in the pandemic.
Jan 26, 2022
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In an ‘amazing’ new home, MMI emphasizes growth
Munroe-Meyer Institute Director Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, addresses the need to expand services during his annual State of the Institute address.
Jan 26, 2022
![Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, Munroe-Meyer Institute director](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Mirnics1103.jpg)
Global Center hosts advancement ceremony
Air Force officers visit UNMC to promote C-STARS stalwart Master Sgt. Victor Kipping.
Jan 26, 2022
![Lt. Col. Elizabeth Schnaubelt, MD, and newly promoted Master Sgt. Victor Kipping](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Kipping012022.jpg)
Joseph Khoury, MD, named chair of pathology and microbiology
Dr. Khoury is an internationally recognized leader in the field of hematopathology.
Jan 26, 2022
![Joseph Khoury, MD, newly named chair of the UNMC Department of Pathology and Microbiology](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Khoury012521.jpg)
LiveGreen: Med center recycling questions answered
UNMC and Nebraska Medicine have a goal of net zero waste by 2030. Here are some ways to recycle toward that goal.
Jan 25, 2022
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Nursing college moves up graduate online ranks
Leaders credit the college for maintaining its standard of learning through the pandemic.
Jan 25, 2022
![Juliann Sebastian, PhD, dean of the UNMC College of Nursing](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/JuliannSebastian012522.jpg)
Studies show boosters provide best protection
CDC finds boosters highly effective preventing hospitalizations and ER visits from COVID-19. UNMC requires vaccination and encourages boosters.
Jan 25, 2022
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Guidance on ordering, extending the use of KN95s
Mask’s effective duration varies depending on employee’s role, as well as care and use of mask.
Jan 24, 2022
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New investigator: Christopher Shaffer, PharmD, PhD
Dr. Shaffer’s research focus is pediatric clinical pharmacology.
Jan 21, 2022
![Christopher Shaffer, PharmD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Shaffer0825.jpg)
Ice rink season extended to Feb. 6
Following a number of weather-related closures, the UNMC Ice Rink will be open one week longer than planned.
Jan 21, 2022
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