John Keenan

UNMC teams work to mitigate effects of Nov. 14 fire

Campus leaders, teams continue to aid researchers with labs affected by fire, soot, water damage.

Nov 24, 2025

The incident command team, officed in the Durham Research Center, continues to work to mitigate the impact of the fire.

Sajid Shahul, MD, is new associate dean for clinical research

Dr. Shahul joins the UNMC College of Medicine and anesthesiology department, but will foster collaboration across UNMC.

Nov 20, 2025

Sajid Shahul, MD

Dr. Sestak’s research honored at AAP meeting

Kylie Sestak, DDS, explored MMP enzyme levels in patients with both periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Nov 19, 2025

Kylie Sestak, DDS, with mentor Jeffrey Payne, DDS, at the AAP meeting

Dental college graduate, veteran lived life of service

After a recent trip to Arlington National Cemetery, a university leader reflected on the impact of his uncle’s life of service.

Nov 11, 2025

Frank J. "Jim" Kratochvil, DDS

Impressions: UNMC College of Dentistry news

“Impressions” is the UNMC College of Dentistry’s monthly newsletter. See past issues below. November 2025: Remembering Ernest Sigler, DDS, and other stories October 2025: VETMOM clinic and other stories September 2025: White coat ceremony and other stories

Nov 10, 2025

Dental hygiene students receive instruction on general anesthesia and intubation from Maireen Miravite, MD, an assistant professor at the UNMC College of Medicine.

Honoring our veterans, celebrating our faculty

In November, as Veterans Day approaches, we thank those who have served. We also applaud our researchers who were recognized by the university and college recently.

Nov 10, 2025

Bradley Britigan, MD, dean of the UNMC College of Medicine

Dr. Byrareddy named 20th Scientist Laureate

Eleven other UNMC College of Medicine researchers were honored as Siddappa Byrareddy, PhD, became UNMC’s 20th Scientist Laureate.

Nov 10, 2025

Siddappa Byrareddy, PhD, center, with UNMC College of Medicine Dean Brad Britigan, MD, at left and UNMC Interim Chancellor Dele Davies, MD, at right

Sajid Shahul, MD, named associate dean for clinical research

Dr. Shahul also joins the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology, among other roles at the college.

Nov 10, 2025

Sajid Shahul, MD

Research retreat celebrates college’s investigators

Annual event recognizes deserving UNMC College of Medicine researchers.

Nov 10, 2025

UNMC Vice Chancellor for Research Ken Bayles, PhD, congratulates Tammy Kielian, PhD, at the UNMC College of Medicine Research Retreat in October.

Summer research program draws record numbers

More than 90 rising M2s took part, with five honored for their work at the conclusion of the program.

Nov 10, 2025

Medical student Jack Paradis develops the results section of his education research project.