John Keenan

Medical research highlights, June 2026

The UNMC College of Medicine recently received grantsĀ and awards representing more than $23 million in new funding in April and May.

Jun 23, 2026

Shilpa Buch, PhD

Mello finishes term as AAMC steering committee chair

UNMC Catherine Mello chaired the AAMC steering committee for the Group on Institutional Advcancement.

Jun 23, 2026

Catherine Mello

Retirement reception July 28 for Shantaram Joshi, PhD

Event will celebrate Dr. Joshi’s ‘passionate’ UNMC career of education, research and outreach, which spans more than four decades.

Jun 23, 2026

Professional headshot of Shantaram Joshi, PhD

Allergy and immunology fellowship program nets ACAAI grant

Grant program aims to expand access to allergy and immunology care in U.S.

Jun 23, 2026

Sara May, MD

Dean’s message: Applause, thanks and holiday best wishes

Congratulating leaders, recognizing another exceptional response and sending good thoughts as the holiday weekend nears.

Jun 23, 2026

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

Board of Regents provides update on Nebraska Medicine governance

Resolution passed to work with Omaha Community Foundation with goal of admitting foundation as a governing member.

Jun 18, 2026

UNMC/Nebraska Medicine dual logo sign

Regents approve 2026-27 operating budget, including tuition increase

Pending joint accreditation of UNMC, UNL also highlighted at June 18 meeting.

Jun 18, 2026

Varner Hall

Rheumatology services now offered at SHARING Clinic

The division saw its first patients in April at the clinic in the Durham Outpatient Center.

Jun 18, 2026

The UNMC Division of Rheumatology and Immunology began offering services at the SHARING Clinic on April 14. The team working that night are pictured from left to right: Tina Mahajan, MD; Megan Mattison, MD; Stephen Steggs; Amy Cannella, MD; Rachel Jenkins, MD; Erica Lock; Bryant England, MD, PhD; Wenxian Zhou; Hannah Johnson; and Nozima Aripova.

House officers shine at GME Research Symposium

See a photo album and video from the event.

Jun 16, 2026

House officers Nicole Kusnik, MD, and Calvin Albrecht, MD, in disucssion at the GME Research Symposium.

Retirement reception set for Wallace Thoreson, PhD

The event will celebrate more than 30 years of Dr. Thoreson’s impact, in his work and in ‘lifting up’ his students and colleagues.

Jun 16, 2026

Wallace Thoreson, PhD