Inside UNMC
Public health lab is new center of excellence on wastewater testing
Ceres Nanosciences is working with the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory through an NIH initiative.
Oct 27, 2023
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A look back at the NU Board of Regents meeting at UNMC
Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, offered his congratulations and thanks to all who helped showcase UNMC.
Oct 26, 2023
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Distinguished Scientist: Jennifer Blackford, PhD
Dr. Blackford is the Hattie B. Munroe Professor and Director of Research for the Munroe-Meyer Institute.
Oct 26, 2023
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Two at UNMC College of Pharmacy expand their roles
Drew Prescott, PharmD, is the college’s new assistant dean for student affairs, as Christopher Shaffer, PharmD, PhD, devotes his efforts to CHRI.
Oct 26, 2023
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Distinguished Scientist: Ray Bergan, MD
Dr. Bergan is deputy director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.
Oct 25, 2023
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New faculty spotlight: Jieqiong Wang, PhD
Dr. Wang is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences.
Oct 25, 2023
![Jieqiong Wang, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/JieqiongWang101923-900x600.jpg)
UNMC pioneers combination of AI, simulations and extended reality
New publication in Journal of American College Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions explores AISER.
Oct 24, 2023
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and John Windle, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DrsGoldWindle102423-900x600.jpg)
Distinguished Scientist: Karsten Bartels, MD, PhD
Dr. Bartels is a professor and the Robert Lieberman Endowed Chair of Anesthesiology.
Oct 24, 2023
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UNMC leadership updates campus on budget, building projects
At the monthly campus forum, new Dentistry Dean Gerry Kugel, DMD, PhD, also gave an update on the college.
Oct 24, 2023
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New faculty spotlight: Matthew Dale, MD, PhD
Dr. Dale is an assistant professor in the UNMC Division of General Surgery.
Oct 24, 2023
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