Inside UNMC
Dr. Parker to lead general internal medicine division
Jennifer Parker, MD, has been acting division chief since September 2021.
Jan 18, 2023
![Jennifer Parker, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ParkerCOM020223.jpg)
Forum is Friday for nursing dean finalist Dr. Dougherty
Cynthia Dougherty, PhD, is vice chair of research at the University of Washington School of Nursing.
Jan 18, 2023
![Cynthia Dougherty, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CynthiaDougherty011923.jpg)
Never Again Summit discussion scheduled for Jan. 30
The guest speaker for the virtual discussion is Jeremy Farrar, MBBS, of the charitable foundation Wellcome.
Jan 18, 2023
![Jeremy Farrar, MBBS](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/JeremyFarrar2011923.jpg)
UNMC teams exploring extended-release COVID vaccine
Studies show proof-of-concept for new viral antigen delivery system.
Jan 17, 2023
![From left, UNMC researchers Bhavesh Kevadiya, PhD, Farah Shahjin, PhD, and Howard Gendelman, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/KevFarGend.jpg)
Dr. Semin to lead nursing’s international program
Jessica Semin, DNP, will be the inaugural director of the UNMC College of Nursing’s global health program.
Jan 17, 2023
![Jessica Semin, DNP](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/JessicaSemin011323-900x600.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: Greg Zumach, PharmD
Greg Zumach, PharmD, is a clinical assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science.
Jan 17, 2023
![Greg Zumach, PharmD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GregoryZumach011823-900x600.jpg)
UNMC aims for balanced approach to work arrangements
Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, discussed the new Alternative Worksite Policy at this year’s first campus forum.
Jan 16, 2023
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for the Office of Health Security](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/GoldMeza090222.jpg)
Dr. Kuhn honored with national innovation award
MMI’s Brett Kuhn, PhD, received the award from the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine’s.
Jan 16, 2023
![Brett Kuhn, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/BrettKuhn122122.jpg)
UNMC innovator accepted into entrepreneurship program
Breanna Hetland, PhD, invented a new digital platform called Remote ICU and originated the startup The Family Room.
Jan 16, 2023
![Breanna Hetland, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/BreannaHetland011723-900x600.jpg)
Forum is Tuesday for nursing dean finalist Dr. Giurgescu
Carmen Giurgescu, PhD, is associate dean of research at the University of Central Florida College of Nursing.
Jan 16, 2023
![Carmen Giurgescu, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CarmenGiurgescu011623.jpg)