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Research highlights

The UNMC College of Medicine received grant and funding awards representing approximately $750,000 in new funding in December.

Feb 2, 2022

James Ford, DO

A message from the dean: A note of thanks from the front line

Two weeks on consult service at Nebraska Medical Center spotlights dedication of our faculty, staff, providers, residents, fellows and students.

Feb 2, 2022

Bradley Britigan, MD

Munroe-Meyer Guild announces grants

Four proposals are funded as guild provides more than $67,000 in support.

Feb 2, 2022

Luann Rabe, president of the Munroe-Meyer Guild

Researchers focus on safety during surge

UNMC’s research community has kept crucial investigations on track and external funding flowing throughout the pandemic.

Feb 2, 2022

Howard Fox, MD, PhD

Changes set for Promotion and Tenure Committee

New procedures will ‘simplify, clarify and facilitate the pathway to promotion.’

Feb 2, 2022

Steven Lisco, MD, chair of the Promotion and Tenure Committee

New leadership for two Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence

Anna Dunaevsky, PhD, and David Oupicky, PhD, will lead research centers in neuroscience of development and nanomedicine, respectively.

Feb 2, 2022

Anna Dunaevsky, PhD, professor in the UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences, and David Oupicky, PhD, professor in the College of Pharmacy

Sixth annual Hispanic Little Angels event a success

MMI and partners distributed toys and gifts to Spanish-speaking families of children with disabilities.

Feb 2, 2022

Event organizers and Santa (Tony Gutierrez): Back row, from left, Rita Rodriguez from La Nueva Radio station and Miss Latina Nebraska Pageants, Sarah Swanson, Jessica Gutierrez, Shaistha Karipi and Anne Brodin from United Cerebral Palsy of Nebraska; front row, from left, Kim Falk, Graciela Sharif and Ellen Bennett.

College researchers, educators honored by UNMC

Andre Kalil, MD, named Scientist Laureate; Justin Mott, MD, PhD, named Varner Educator Laureate; other COM faculty honored, as well.

Feb 2, 2022

From left, Andre Kalil, MD, and Justin Mott, MD, PhD

New faculty

Seven new faculty members have joined the UNMC College of Medicine this month.

Feb 2, 2022

Kathryn Crane, MD

Distinguished scientist: Matt Zimmerman, PhD

Dr. Zimmerman’s research focus is hypertension, redox and antioxidants.

Feb 2, 2022

Matt Zimmerman, PhD