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Ryan Lee, MD, to lead department of radiology

College of Medicine Dean Bradley Britigan, MD, made the announcement this week.

Mar 12, 2025

Ryan Lee, MD

Metro physicians salute UNMC’s Dr. Romberger

Debra Romberger, MD, was recognized by the Metro Omaha Medical Society with its Distinguished Service to Medicine Award.

Mar 11, 2025

Debra Romberger, MD, and outgoing MOMS president Travis Teetor, MD, at the award ceremony.

Medical research highlights, March 2025

The college received grants and awards representing more than $7 million in new funding in November.

Mar 11, 2025

Birgit Khandalavala, MBBS

Dr. Ashraf named to CDC committee role

Muhammad Salman Ashraf, MBBS, has been appointed to the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee.

Mar 11, 2025

Muhammad Salman Ashraf, MBBS

Dr. Cloonan to co-chair international conference

Madeline Cloonan, MD, is first UNMC resident to co-chair the International Conference of Residency Education.

Mar 11, 2025

Madeline Cloonan, MD

C-STARS Director Schnaubelt, MD, promoted to colonel

Col. Elizabeth Schnaubelt is credited as a huge champion of the collaboration between the U.S. Air Force and UNMC.

Mar 10, 2025

Air Force Lt. Col. Elizabeth Schnaubelt, MD, was promoted to the rank of colonel with assistance from her father, United States Army Col. (ret.) Thomas Rini, at left.

MMI’s flocking fundraiser returns for March

The flamingoes return to raise awareness during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

Mar 6, 2025

A sign and pink flamingoes help raise awareness of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

MMI gathers for ‘Celebration of Excellence’

Myrna Krohn is the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s inaugural recipient of the Community Champion Award.

Mar 6, 2025

Myrna Krohn, seated center, gathered with MMI speech therapists for a photo after the 2025 Celebration of Excellence

MMI held ‘Penguin Palooza’ in February

In its second year, the event is being embraced by the MMI community.

Mar 6, 2025

Face painting was one of the activities at the second annual Penguin Palooza at MMI.

Walk and Roll raises more than $42,000

Meyer Foundation’s annual event supports adult rec therapy programming at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Mar 6, 2025

Heidi Sommer, right, speaks to participants as Mark and Hayden Sommer and Meyer Foundation President Mary McHale look on. The Sommers were the honorary advocated family at the Walk and Roll for Disabilities on March 2.
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