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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

COM student of the month

Stephanie Emig is a fourth-year student in the family medicine advanced rural training program — and also a gif.

Feb 2, 2022

Stephanie Emig and Sammy

UNMC addiction doctors take on stigmas

One small change in terms — from ‘abuse’ to ‘use’ — is considered key in helping patients suffering from addiction.

Feb 2, 2022

Ken Zoucha, MD, and Alena Balasanova, MD

Justin Mott, MD, PhD, named Varner Educator Laureate

Dr. Mott and other recipients of the Impact in Education Awards will be honored at a virtual ceremony March 3.

Feb 1, 2022

Justin Mott, MD, PhD, associate professor of biochemistry and molecular biology

LiveGreen: Environmental injustice hurts communities of color

Among other issues, minority communities suffer from greater risk of cancer, asthma and heart disease from environmental problems close to home.

Feb 1, 2022

New investigator: Liliana Bronner

Bronner’s research is in interprofessional education processes and understanding medical career pathways.

Feb 1, 2022

Liliana Bronner

Blanket-making drive will support at-risk youth

Fostering the Future organization is holding the drive through Feb. 10.

Feb 1, 2022

UNMC monitors BA.2 variant

Mark Rupp, MD, advises to watch the data but says for now it’s too soon to know if the subvariant will make an impact.

Feb 1, 2022