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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

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

Sarah Gloden Carlson, JD, to serve as interim HR leader

Gloden Carlson, who will remain chief compliance officer, is praised for her ‘consummate leadership and professionalism.’

Jan 31, 2022

Sarah Gloden Carlson, JD