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Event explores microbiome and brain-gut axis

John Cryan, PhD, of University College Cork, will give the keynote at the July 26 event.

Jul 17, 2024

John Cryan, PhD

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Jul 16, 2024

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Graduate Studies interim leadership team announced

In what she called “a moment of opportunity and growth for us all,” Kendra Schmid, PhD, has been appointed interim dean of graduate studies upon the ascension of Dele Davies, MD, to interim chancellor of UNMC. Dr. Davies, who led UNMC Graduate Studies and served as UNMC’s chief academic officer for more than a decade, […]

Jul 16, 2024

Kendra Schmid, PhD, and Karen Gould, PhD, have taken new leadership roles in Graduate Studies.

Interim dean’s message: ‘A moment of opportunity’ for all

I hope this message finds you well and energized as we approach the Fall semester! As you may know, our dean of Graduate Studies, Dele Davies, MD, has taken on the prestigious role of interim chancellor of UNMC. We congratulate him on this significant achievement and are thrilled for the positive impact he will have […]

Jul 16, 2024

Kendra Schmid, PhD

College of Public Health offers study-abroad course in Rwanda

The course, a first for the college, gave students an innovative opportunity to engage in global health issues.

Jul 16, 2024

Abbie Raikes, PhD, and Danielle Theis

‘Farm girl at heart’ aims for rural family medicine career

Nicole Beckman, MD, one of 253 new house officers at UNMC this summer, is a Nebraska native and UNMC graduate.

Jul 16, 2024

Nicole Beckman, MD

Lebanese pharmacy students finish clinical rotations at UNMC

The dean of the Lebanese American University School of Pharmacy is UNMC alumnus Naser Alsharif, PharmD, PhD.

Jul 16, 2024

Pharmacy students from Lebanese American University recently completed clinical rotations at UNMC through a partnership with the UNMC College of Pharmacy. From left, Blanchard Halak, Amanie Horkoss, Nagham Badr, Lea Abdallah, Maria Merhej, Mourad Mourad, Nadine Haidar, Maria Chrabieh, Malkon George Malkon and Jad Nehme.

Workshop on structural biology, molecular biophysics is Aug. 1

The day-long workshop, to be held at the Sorrell Center, will feature five outside experts in the field.

Jul 16, 2024

Workshop co-coordinator Gloria Borgstahl, PhD

Physician assistant alumnus promoted to general

Brig. Gen. Bill Soliz, commanding general of Medical Readiness Command, Pacific, received his MPAS degree from UNMC.

Jul 15, 2024

Brig. Gen. Bill Soliz, a UNMC College of Allied Health Professions alumnus,  became the first active-duty physician assistant to become a general in the U.S. Army. At a ceremony on May 11, his daughters, Army Staff Sgt. Jaline Soliz (left) and Air Force Staff Sgt. Nalani Soliz, pinned on his star. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of Defense and Defense Visual Information Distribution Service. The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.

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Jul 15, 2024

Desinee Drakulich, OD, UNMC College of Medicine