John Keenan

Distinguished scientist: Paul Trippier, PhD

Dr. Trippier’s research focus is drug discovery.

Feb 3, 2022

Paul Trippier, PhD

College researchers, educators honored by UNMC

Andre Kalil, MD, named Scientist Laureate; Justin Mott, MD, PhD, named Varner Educator Laureate; other COM faculty honored, as well.

Feb 2, 2022

From left, Andre Kalil, MD, and Justin Mott, MD, PhD

COM employee of the month

Jen Brady is the education programs coordinator for the UNMC College of Medicine.

Feb 2, 2022

Jen Brady

New faculty

Seven new faculty members have joined the UNMC College of Medicine this month.

Feb 2, 2022

Kathryn Crane, MD

Program director of the month

Aaron Lanik, MD, is director of the Family Medicine Rural Training Track.

Feb 2, 2022

Aaron Lanik, MD

Changes set for Promotion and Tenure Committee

New procedures will ‘simplify, clarify and facilitate the pathway to promotion.’

Feb 2, 2022

Steven Lisco, MD, chair of the Promotion and Tenure Committee

Fellow of the month

Dr. Yanala is an advanced GI/MIS/bariatric surgery fellow.

Feb 2, 2022

Ujwal Yanala, MD

Sixth annual Hispanic Little Angels event a success

MMI and partners distributed toys and gifts to Spanish-speaking families of children with disabilities.

Feb 2, 2022

Event organizers and Santa (Tony Gutierrez): Back row, from left, Rita Rodriguez from La Nueva Radio station and Miss Latina Nebraska Pageants, Sarah Swanson, Jessica Gutierrez, Shaistha Karipi and Anne Brodin from United Cerebral Palsy of Nebraska; front row, from left, Kim Falk, Graciela Sharif and Ellen Bennett.

Director’s message: ACTing to create long-term impact

MMI is strengthening it efforts to build collaborative and lasting partnerships with the autism and Omaha communities.

Feb 2, 2022

Elizabeth Preas, PhD

Research highlights

The UNMC College of Medicine received grant and funding awards representing approximately $750,000 in new funding in December.

Feb 2, 2022

James Ford, DO