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Julie Fedderson, M.D., internal medicine – general medicine, was one of the spotlight performers at the Medical Mess Club, medical musical comedy held April 17 at the Joslyn Art Museum.

Apr 29, 2015

Julie Fedderson, M.D.

Research Highlights

The following awards were won by UNMC College of Medicine faculty during the month of February. These 10 awards represent almost $1.1 million in new funding to UNMC.

Apr 29, 2015

Nora Sarvetnick, Ph.D.

Alien abductions and other sleep interruptions

There are a variety of afflictions that can keep us from sleeping at night. Some have no clear explanation but many have solutions. Here are three for your consideration.

Apr 29, 2015

Michael Huckabee, Ph.D.

Six faculty members receive major awards

Six College of Medicine faculty members received major awards this spring for their stellar efforts in teaching, mentoring, or community service.

Apr 29, 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.

LiveGreen: Food for thought

Plant-based diet offers challenges, benefits.

Apr 28, 2015

Kavita Mallya is Gold U Award winner

Researcher is a go-to person for department of biochemistry and molecular biology.

Apr 28, 2015

Kavita Mallya

Chancellor recounts points of pride for UNMC

Dr. Gold offers thanks, emphasizes mission at annual Faculty Senate Awards ceremony.

Apr 28, 2015

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., at the annual Faculty Senate Awards ceremony.