Inside UNMC

COM student of the month

Heng Jiang has an MBBS from the West China School of Medicine at Sichuan University.

Aug 2, 2022

Heng Jiang, MBBS

Remembering dentistry’s David Brown, PhD

Dr. Brown, a former associate dean of the UNMC College of Dentistry, inspired many with his passion for helping others.

Aug 2, 2022

David Brown, PhD

UNMC project launches novel tribal collaboration

As tribes and tribal communities set health education priorities, the UNMC Nebraska HEALING Project will offer expertise and grants up to $4,000.

Aug 2, 2022

Siobhan Wescott, MD, and Kiara Comfort

New faculty spotlight: Lauren Turco Brannan, MD

Lauren Turco Brannan, MD, is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Emergency Medicine.

Aug 2, 2022

Legislative candidate Fredrickson visits campus

John Fredrickson met with university leaders and representatives from the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska, as well as toured the Davis Global Center.

Aug 2, 2022

John Fredrickson of Omaha, who is running to represent District 20 in the Nebraska Legislature, tours the Davis Global Center.

Camp Munroe gives campers a wildlife experience

The popular Camp Munroe at the Munroe-Meyer Institute is marking its 40th year, and the Wildlife Encounters sessions held July 21 have become a favorite.

Aug 1, 2022

The red kangaroo from Wildlife Encounters made the rounds to greet Camp Munroe participants.

Chancellor’s all-campus forum set for Aug. 8

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, will be joined in the Zoom forum by Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for health security.

Aug 1, 2022

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for health security for UNMC

From social media: Long-term effects of COVID

The UNMC Global Center for Health Security keeps the community updated on the latest in the pandemic.

Aug 1, 2022

Image of the COVID-19 virus with picture of James Lawler and the words Coronavirus Updates provided by James Lawler, MD, MPH

MMI again earns selection as Nebraska’s UCEDD

The federal designation for the Munroe-Meyer Institute as Nebraska’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities for Education Research and Service dates to 1968.

Aug 1, 2022

Mark Shriver, PhD

Director’s message: MMI interns represent the future

A total of 23 new interns started at the Munroe-Meyer Institute in July through the nationally accredited Nebraska Internship Consortium.

Aug 1, 2022

Keith Allen, PhD