College of Medicine
UNMC participating in COVID-19 vaccine study, plans to enroll 1,000
Novavax’ COVID-19 vaccine candidate is a protein based vaccine created from the coronavirus spike (S) protein and an added component that boosts a person’s immune response to stimulate higher levels of antibodies.
Dec 29, 2020

Kelly Caverzagie, MD, named to ACGME board
Dr. Caverzagie is the third UNMC leader to serve in a board role consecutively.
Dec 22, 2020

Graduating student finds passion in medical research
Sumit Kar wants to lead medical research that advances diagnosis and improves patient care.
Dec 17, 2020


From UNMC Today
A farewell tribute to UNMC icon Sue Pope, and other College of Medicine stories from UNMC Today you may have missed.
Dec 16, 2020

Dr. Balasanova recognized by the AMA
Alëna Balasanova, MD, received the American Medical Association Foundation Award for Health Education
Dec 16, 2020

Dr. Jarzynka named to COM admissions role
Kim Jarzynka, MD, named assistant dean for admissions.
Dec 16, 2020

Research highlights
The UNMC College of Medicine received new grant and funding awards representing $4,101,722 in new funding in October.
Dec 16, 2020

Time out with T.O. – Medical education icon to retire
Jay Moore, MD, will retire at the end of the year as senior associate dean for academic affairs.
Dec 16, 2020

