Inside UNMC
Study explores reduction in airway inflammation in lung diseases
$1.9 million grant funds study that challenges common thinking on secretory cells.
Aug 5, 2021
![John Dickinson, MD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Dickinson0307.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: Mridula Krishnan, MBBS
Dr. Krishnan is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Oncology and Hematology.
Aug 5, 2021
![Mridula Krishnan, MBBS](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Krishnan080521.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: Mark Hamill, MD
Dr. Hamill, a former EMT and police officer, is an associate professor in the UNMC Department of Surgery, Division of Acute Care Surgery.
Aug 4, 2021
![Mark Hamill, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Hamill080321.jpg)
New COVID-19 guidance, including masking update, effective today
New guidance is released following regional trends, new CDC recommendations.
Aug 4, 2021
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LiveGreen: Med center receives Better Buildings Award
UNMC and Nebraska Medicine honored for commitment to energy innovation.
Aug 3, 2021
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Strategic anesthetic selection reduces environmental impact, costs
Desflurane has 50 times the global warming impact.
Aug 3, 2021
![Megan Chacon, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Chacon080421.jpg)
Key deposits can be reclaimed through Dec. 31
Department of Public Safety will begin processing refunds today.
Aug 2, 2021
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Fit testing available for employees
Employees who work with patients may sign up for fit testing.
Aug 2, 2021
![Fit testing will be available between Aug. 16 and 27.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/N95080221.jpg)
Fellowship director of the month
Bill Lyons, MD, is the fellowship director for geriatric medicine.
Jul 30, 2021
![Bill Lyons, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Lyons073021.jpg)
Celebrating MMI's standout performers
Here are three ways to recognize outstanding members of the MMI staff.
Jul 30, 2021
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