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Message from the Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine
The 2023-24 academic year is well underway, and some very important and exciting events have already happened. Dr. Sue Swindells in the Infectious Diseases division received the Alexander Fleming Lifetime Achievement award from the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) during the organization’s recent national meeting for her long history of involvement in national and […]
Oct 23, 2023
Graduate Studies enrollment is setting records
Welcome to the fall issue of Graduate Posts. I want to personally welcome all our new and existing graduate students to UNMC. The first semester is almost halfway over, and it has been wonderful to see everyone settled on campus. This year is especially noteworthy as we enrolled a record number of 720 students this […]
Oct 23, 2023
Wellness advocates experienced, independent confidantes
Emeritus faculty David Crouse, PhD, and Alice Schumaker, PhD, will serve as wellness advocates for UNMC Graduate Studies and postdocs. They hold regular office hours in the Graduate Student Wellness Hub, located on the ground floor of Durham Research Center I. Dr. Crouse, a former interim vice chancellor for academic affairs and interim dean for […]
Oct 23, 2023
Matriculation ‘the beginning of a new chapter’
UNMC Graduate Studies celebrated the arrival of more than 200 students at its annual Matriculation Ceremony Aug. 15 at Durham Research Center I auditorium. “Take a deep breath,” Graduate Student Association (GSA) president Sophia Kisling told the assembled crowd. “This marks the beginning of a new chapter in your lives.” The new students were welcomed […]
Oct 23, 2023
Aldhafiri sees clinical pharmacology as ‘a bridge’
A Graduate Studies student spotlight! Name: Wafaa Aldhafiri Hometown: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Graduate Studies program: Pharmaceutical sciences graduate program Anticipated graduation: May 2024 Advisor: DJ Murry, PharmD What do you love about your field of study? What I love about clinical pharmacology is the opportunity to serve as a bridge, linking diverse disciplines and constructing […]
Oct 23, 2023
Leading HIV researchers to speak Oct. 30 at UNMC
Robert Siliciano, MD, PhD, and Janet Siliciano, PhD, are visiting scholars from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Oct 23, 2023
New investigator: Joseph Siu, PhD
Dr. Siu is an associate professor in the physical therapy program and director of the Global Health Opportunity Program.
Oct 23, 2023
Public listening sessions to be held this week on NU presidential search
Two listening sessions will be held Tuesday, Oct. 24, in the Sorrell Center.
Oct 23, 2023
Talk will highlight Indigenous contributions to health care
Grace Johnson will give the Nov. 7 presentation as part of Native American Heritage Month.
Oct 23, 2023
Open enrollment for benefits is one week away
Annual NUFlex Enrollment for employee benefits begins on Monday, Oct. 30.
Oct 23, 2023
