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Study suggests link between prenatal exposure to certain medications and increased autism risk

Research identifies commonly prescribed, sterol biosynthesis-inhibiting medications as potential contributors to neurodevelopmental vulnerability.

Apr 20, 2026

Corresponding author Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, dean and director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute, and lead author Eric Peeples, MD, PhD, assistant professor in the UNMC Division of Neonatology

UNMC Better Processes Initiative getting underway

A new director of business process improvement has been hired, and training and coordination will be starting soon.

Apr 20, 2026

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

UNMC, Nebraska Medicine host For the Greater Good this week

The 24-hour giving day raises funds for scholarships, programs, research and patient care.

Apr 20, 2026

A med center entrance sign that has the words UNMC | Nebraska Medicine and their shared shield logo with blooming trees in the foreground of the sign.

New intranet design, other digital updates

In addition to the intranet migration, a new tool for document remediation is available, and the UNMC mobile app decommissioned.

Apr 20, 2026

Illuminated keyboard with a labeled key - Accessibility

Take on Dr. Davies in the Chancellor’s Push-Up Challenge

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, is offering the challenge as part of next week’s For the Greater Good giving day.

Apr 17, 2026

Promotional graphic for the Push-Up Challenge, with those words in a graphic of a medal, and Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, doing a push-up

Dr. Bennett named dentistry’s executive associate dean

Greg Bennett, DMD, has been serving as interim in the role since August 2025.

Apr 17, 2026

Greg Bennett, DMD, is wearing a white lab coat and smiling

Child Health Research Institute releases inaugural annual report

The 2025 report highlights CHRI’s efforts to improve and save the lives of children.

Apr 17, 2026

Ann Anderson-Berry, MD, PhD, Child Health Research Institute executive director

UNMC for the record, April 17, 2026

Notes on the allied health outstanding service award, Buffett Institute graduate scholars and mileage reimbursement.

Apr 17, 2026

Professional headshot of Kyle Meyer, PhD

Great Plains Leadership Institute marks its 20th year

The leadership development program through the UNMC College of Public Health has built a network of more than 400 alumni.

Apr 16, 2026

Brandon Drozd, director of the Great Plains Leadership Institute

Harman Lecture to feature National Institute on Aging director

By hosting Richard Hodes, MD, the annual lecture is reaching its milestone 25th year.

Apr 16, 2026

Richard Hodes, MD
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