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UNMC, NETEC participate in ‘Tranquil Passport’

The exercise, which involved more than 50 organizations, tested procedures for safely transporting infectious disease patients.

Aug 14, 2025

The training exercise, called Tranquil Passport, evaluated transportation plans, processes and procedures while utilizing the new Portable Biocontainment Unit.

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Aug 13, 2025

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Jessi Delaney, selfless in her patient care, is Gold U winner

Delaney, a clinical study nurse coordinator with the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center’s Clinical Trials Office, will be honored at Thursday’s NU Board of Regents meeting.

Aug 13, 2025

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Brig. Gen. John Andrus, MD, visits UNMC

Gen. Andrus serves as joint staff surgeon and is senior medical advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, while his son is a UNMC resident.

Aug 13, 2025

At right, Joint Staff Surgeon Brigadier General John Andrus, MD, who serves as senior medical advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, with his son, Jacob Andrus, DO, a UNMC resident in family medicine and a captain in the U.S. Air Force

Register for 2025 Corporate Cycling Challenge

The cycling event is this Sunday, Aug. 17, at the Capitol District in downtown Omaha.

Aug 13, 2025

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New faculty spotlight: Pranav Renavikar, MBBS

Dr. Renavikar is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology.

Aug 13, 2025

Pranav Renavikar, MBBS

Ask UNMC! Sarah Lonowski, MD, UNMC College of Medicine

What steps, in addition to sunscreen, can be taken to protect your skin in the summer? What about for babies who aren’t old enough for sunscreen?

Aug 12, 2025

Sarah Lonowski, MD

Dr. Garrison named interim assistant grad studies dean

Jered Garrison, PhD, a professor of pharmaceutical sciences, began his new role Monday with UNMC Graduate Studies.

Aug 12, 2025

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U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer visits Munroe-Meyer Institute

The tour provided a look at services, training and research done at the institute.

Aug 12, 2025

U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer chats with Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, dean and director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute, during a July visit.

Reminder: Chancellor’s monthly forum is today

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, will host Stacey Coleman, inaugural president of UNMC’s Staff Advisory Council.

Aug 12, 2025

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD