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Student group brings music to med center

Doc’Apella will perform at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center today.

Dec 20, 2019

Members of the UNMC student group Doc'Apella, which will be performing today at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center. Back row from left, Mariel Kean, Sarah Hotovy, Sierra Garth, Kara Lung, Enakshi Roy, Wyatt Anderson and Luke Witte. Front row, from left, Sara German, Opeoluwa Oyewole, Laura Newton and Carlos Vera-Esquivel.

New faculty spotlight: Amir Farhangpour, D.D.S.

Dr. Farhangpour is assistant dean for Omaha clinics and associate professor in the UNMC College of Dentistry Department of Adult Restorative Dentistry.

Dec 19, 2019

Amir Farhangpour, D.D.S.

Dr. Cowan named Fred and Pamela Buffett Presidential Chair

The Presidential Chair Award is the highest academic honor the university can bestow on a faculty member.

Dec 19, 2019

From left, Interim University of Nebraska President Susan Fritz, Ph.D., Ken Cowan, M.D., Ph.D., Pamela Buffett, and UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.

University to close on Dec. 24

Announcement follows a decision by President Trump to close federal offices.

Dec 19, 2019

Platelet donations needed during holiday season

Nebraska Community Blood Bank is hosting a platelet donation drive Dec. 24 through Jan. 4.

Dec 19, 2019

Heather Lawson and her daughter, Kailey, visit the Nebraska Community Blood Bank. During Kailey's tumor removal surgery, she required quite a few units of blood, as well as needing blood and platelets multiple times throughout the duration of her cancer treatment. The Lawsons are grateful for those who donate blood and platelets that help patients such as Kailey.

Dr. Willett selected to participate in APTA research summit

Summit focused on optimizing transitions for children with neuromotor disabilities.

Dec 18, 2019

UNMC study: Marijuana use in e-cigarettes increases among youth

Among all students, the proportion who reported ever using marijuana in an e-cigarette increased from 11.1% in 2017 to 14.7% in 2018.

Dec 18, 2019

MMI director named to Special Olympics International board

Karoly Mirnics, M.D., Ph.D., has devoted his life to creating an inclusive, welcoming world

Dec 18, 2019

Karoly Mirnics, M.D., Ph.D.

MMI for the record

News and notes from the MMI community.

Dec 18, 2019

Paige Rivard, third from left, being honored at the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association national conference.

MMI’s new ‘Letters to Santa’ program delivers

New program ‘an opportunity to do something nice for our kids.’

Dec 18, 2019