Inside UNMC
New faculty spotlight: Alisha Wright
Wright is an assistant professor and clinical education coordinator in the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions’ Radiography and CT Programs.
Jan 6, 2021
![Alisha Wright](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Wright010621.jpg)
LiveGreen: LED lighting changes yield impressive results
An illuminating update on the project.
Jan 5, 2021
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UNMC included in med center’s vaccine allocation process
Colleagues will be notified of place in tiered schedule.
Jan 5, 2021
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Douglas County commissioner to speak at MLK Day event
Chris Rodgers to give keynote presentation for Jan. 18 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. UNMC, Nebraska Medicine celebration
Jan 4, 2021
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Xinglong Wang, PhD, named inaugural Singer Professor
Dr. Wang’s research focus is neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis.
Jan 4, 2021
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Team explores drug-free hypertension treatment
New technology, called ‘sympathetic vasomotion,’ has been patented.
Dec 31, 2020
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University of Nebraska extending emergency leave policy
Emergency leave policy now will extend to June 30, 2021.
Dec 30, 2020
![Ted Carter, president of the University of Nebraska](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Carter0212020.jpg)
Graduating student finds passion in medical research
Sumit Kar wants to lead medical research that advances diagnosis and improves patient care.
Dec 17, 2020
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Dr. Balasanova recognized by the AMA
Alëna Balasanova, MD, received the American Medical Association Foundation Award for Health Education
Dec 16, 2020
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Dr. Jarzynka named to COM admissions role
Kim Jarzynka, MD, named assistant dean for admissions.
Dec 16, 2020
![Kim Jarzynka, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Jarzynka121620.jpg)