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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.

Ron Krueger, M.D., receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Director of the Truhlsen Eye Institute honored by the International Society of Refractive Surgery.

Dec 18, 2019

From left, Ronald Krueger, M.D., the McGaw Professor and chairman of the UNMC Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and director of the Truhlsen Eye Institute, and UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.

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

Hongying Dai, Ph.D., has study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Dec 18, 2019

Hongying Dai, Ph.D.

Time out with T.O. – Remembering Victor Holly III

Colleague: “Victor’s enthusiasm for life is a secret that deserves to be shared.”

Dec 18, 2019

Victor Holly III

Under the microscope: Maggie Winnicki

Chancellor Gold talks with Maggie Winnicki, director of Student Services in the College of Allied Health Professions, about holistic admissions.

Dec 17, 2019

Registration open for lymphoma study group event

February conference will review information from American Society of Hematology’s annual meeting.

Dec 17, 2019

LiveGreen: Jevons paradox

Efficiencies can actually lead to more consumption, pollution and waste, which negatively impacts your health.

Dec 17, 2019