College of Medicine

College of Medicine announces Medical Education Awards

The new awards recognize faculty whose teaching, mentorship and innovation shape the future of medicine.

May 19, 2026

Karen Carlson, MD, and Kimberly Latacha, PhD

Memorial service honors anatomical donors

The student-led ceremony offered tributes through words, music and poetry in gratitude to the donors and their family and friends.

May 18, 2026

UNMC student Blake Kidder, who is in the Masters of Medical Anatomy Program, speaks at the 2026 Anatomical Gift Memorial Service.

Dean’s message: Facing transitions, new trials and forging ahead

Hooding, commencement set the stage for a season of changes.

May 14, 2026

UNMC College of Medicine Dean Bradley Britigan, MD

New medical faculty, May 2026

Six new faculty members have joined the UNMC College of Medicine in recent months.

May 14, 2026

Rongguo Ren, PhD

Quan Ly, MD, named to ACS workforce group

Dr. Ly joins the ACS Inclusive Excellence Collaborative Advocacy & Surgical Workforce Group.

May 14, 2026

Quan Ly, MD

Jasmine Marcelin, MD, and Sarosh Rana, MD, named ELAM fellows

They are among 99 ELAM fellows selected nationally from academic health centers across North America.

May 14, 2026

From left, Sarosh Rana, MD, and Jasmine Marcelin, MD

Medical research highlights, May 2026

The UNMC College of Medicine recently received grants and awards representing more than $5.6 million in new funding.

May 14, 2026

Sias Scherger, MD

Dr. Mannon honored by National Kidney Foundation

Excellence in Kidney Transplantation Award recognizes Dr. Mannon’s achievements throughout the course of her career. 

May 14, 2026

Roslyn B. Mannon, MD

UNMC researchers identify new mechanism behind glaucoma

Study shows genetic mutation may affect glaucoma patients with near-normal eye pressure.

May 14, 2026

Iqbal Ahmad, PhD

Inaugural Medical Education Awards announced

New awards recognize faculty whose dedication to teaching, mentorship and innovation continues to shape the future of medicine.

May 14, 2026

Karen Carlson, MD, and Kimberly Latacha, PhD