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Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences participates in health fair

Several employees of the Truhlsen Eye Institute and the UNMC Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences participated in the April 17 health fair, which was held at the Union Pacific Railroad’s Harriman Dispatching Center in Omaha.

Apr 30, 2015

Muhammad Hassan, M.D. (right), a clinical research fellow in the Ocular Imaging Research and Reading Center (OIRRC) of the Truhlsen Eye Institute at UNMC, is pictured obtaining an image of the optic nerve and retina of  John MacBean, an employee for Union Pacific Railroad.

Lookin’ at U – Laura Creamer

Creamer brings years of ophthalmology experience to her role at the Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute.

Apr 30, 2015

Laura Creamer

DOC circle, Emile St. work to impact traffic

Skywalk construction will impact areas for next three Sundays.

Apr 30, 2015

Medical student receives Howard Hughes fellowship

Sally Ingham will conduct research at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School.

Apr 29, 2015

Sally Ingham

Student Senate names Dr. Sharma outstanding mentor

Ashish Sharma, M.D., associate professor of psychiatry, is the second winner of the UNMC Student Senate Distinguished Mentor Award.

Apr 29, 2015

At the ceremony last week, from left, former Student Senate Chair of the Academic Affairs Committee Brett Wergin, UNMC College of Medicine Dean Brad Britigan, M.D., Student Senate past president Krupa Savalia, Ph.D., nominator Dana Bell Raml, Ashish Sharma, M.D., nominator Jennifer Inbarasu, nominator Matt Kelly, UNMC Department of Psychiatry Chair Steve Wengel, M.D., and UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.

Dr. Mercer receives inaugural Maurer Award

David Mercer, M.D., Ph.D., honored for his work in intestinal rehabilitation.

Apr 29, 2015

From left, Ellie Batt, Leann and David Mercer, M.D., Ph.D., and Beverly and Harold M. Maurer, M.D.

Wellness: HOAA to sponsor a 5K run-walk event

The second annual Mom & Me 5K Run-Walk will be held May 30.

Apr 29, 2015

A message from the dean

Dean Britigan discusses his graduation from the University of Southern California’s medical school and his excitement to begin his career.

Apr 29, 2015

Bradley Britigan, M.D., dean of the college of medicine

Coming events

Mark your calendars for these upcoming UNMC events.

Apr 29, 2015

Student of the Month | Logan Jones

Get to know Logan Jones, a second-year medical student who enjoys yoga, scuba diving and cooking.

Apr 29, 2015

Logan Jones