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Joel Travis, MD, named Koefoot outstanding preceptor

The award recognizes a rural Nebraska family physician and preceptor who provides outstanding teaching of medical students.

Apr 17, 2025

Mindy Lacey, MD, family medicine medical student education director; Joel Travis, MD; Kimberly Jarzynka, MD, vice chair and residency program director; Jeff Harrison, MD, chair of the UNMC Department of Family Medicine; and Jolene Wees, clerkship coordinator. (Photo by Ben Semisch Photography)

Utility work on 42nd Street to close southbound lane

The closure by Metropolitan Utilities District will last for approximately 10 days.

Apr 17, 2025

traffic safety roadwork signs and light

Healio on April 15

Dietary patterns contribute to chronic diseases, lung health

Apr 16, 2025

Mariah Jackson, PhD

Pathology resident researching ways to detect hypoglycemia caused by pet insulin

Some people bent on causing harm to themselves or others take insulin in a behavior known as factitious hypoglycemia. Medical professionals have developed tests to help uncover this, but a new area of concern has emerged: the use of insulin meant for pets. Kristina Sevcik, MD, a second-year anatomic and clinical pathology resident in UNMC’s […]

Apr 16, 2025

Kristina Sevcik, MD, a second-year anatomic and clinical pathology resident in UNMC's Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology

Pharmacy students get a lesson in ‘living with diabetes’

The experiential learning emphasis in a UNMC College of Pharmacy elective teaches students about more than blood sugar.

Apr 16, 2025

Pharmacy students Anna Ingamells and Kenadie Janulewicz apply continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) as part of a "Living with Diabetes" experiential learning initiative.

Interim Chancellor Davies to present his annual address to faculty

The UNMC Faculty Senate’s annual faculty meeting will be held today at 3 p.m. in the Durham Research Center auditorium.

Apr 16, 2025

Interim Chancellor Dele Davies, MD

MMI’s Elizabeth Conover nets national recognition

The Organization of Teratology Information Specialists honors Conover’s work with Mother To Baby, its informational service.

Apr 16, 2025

Beth Conover

Ask UNMC! Courtney Aken, RD, Nebraska Medicine

What are some easy ways to add more fiber to my diet with spring produce?

Apr 15, 2025

Courtney Aken, RD, Nebraska Medicine

UNMC’s 2025 Employee Engagement Survey opens today

The survey gives 5,000 UNMC employees an important opportunity to offer their perspectives on what’s happening on campus.

Apr 15, 2025

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Annual faculty awards: Shantaram Joshi, PhD

Dr. Joshi is a professor in the UNMC Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Anatomy.

Apr 15, 2025

Shantharam Joshi, PhD