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Dr. Geelan-Hansen receives innovation grant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katie Geelan-Hansen, MD, associate professor in UNMC\u2019s Department of Otolaryngology \u2013 Head and Neck Surgery, has received a $4,500 UNMC College of Medicine educational innovation grant to purchase mannequins for hands-on teaching and simulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The mannequins, which are expected on campus this fall, will be used for ENT-related procedures ranging from nose bleeds to tracheostomies. Dr. Geelan-Hansen serves as the department\u2019s director of medical student education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am hopeful that by adding early hands-on simulation, the students can enter into the clinical phases with more confidence in their understanding and ability to communicate with other team members and patients,\u201d Dr. Geelan-Hansen said. \u201cWe are very grateful to the UNMC College of Medicine for their support.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is one example of how philanthropy helps our academic soul,\u201d said Jayme Dowdall, MD, associate professor in the UNMC Department of Otolaryngology \u2013 Head and Neck Surgery. \u201cThis grant will have a huge return on investment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Karen Burbach, UNMC strategic communications<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two doctoral students named Buffett scholars<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska has selected three doctoral students for the 2025-26 Graduate Scholars<\/a> program, including Colman Freel and Rebekah Rapoza from UNMC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2016, the Buffett Institute has invested more than $700,000 through its Graduate Scholars program to support the research of doctoral students from University of Nebraska campuses related to early childhood education and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program awards one-year fellowships worth up to $25,000 to a maximum of four NU doctoral students every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Freel\u2019s project is titled, \u201cCardiovascular Wellness from the Womb: Evaluating the Role of the Endothelial-to- Mesenchymal Transition and Therapeutic Potential of Maresin-1 in Vascular Remodeling in Infants of Diabetic Mothers.\u201d His mentors are Ann Anderson Berry, MD, PhD, and Paras Kumar Mishra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rapoza\u2019s project is titled, \u201cPerinatal Health Disparities: Investigating the Influence of Maternal Socioeconomic Status on Placental Gene Regulation and Expression.\u201d Her mentor is Dr. Anderson Berry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The third graduate scholar is Ali Shull, from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur three newest graduate scholars are a great example of tomorrow\u2019s extraordinary, showcased today,\u201d said Walter Gilliam, PhD, executive director of the Buffett Early Childhood Institute. \u201cThe fellowship is proud to support the incredible research efforts of students and faculty at the University of Nebraska through its multidisciplinary approach. We are excited about the potential of Colman, Rebekah and Ali\u2019s promising research to enhance the lives of young children and families in Nebraska and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Greta Morris, Buffett Early Childhood Institute<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Hearts and Hounds\u2019 event is Sept. 13<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Nebraska Medicine heart and vascular team will be on site at Town and Country Animal Rescue in Sarpy County providing blood pressure screenings and sharing the benefits pets have on people\u2019s hearts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stop by to say “hi” to the animals on Saturday, Sept. 13, from noon-4 p.m. and receive heart-healthy information from the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Town and Country Animal Rescue<\/a> is located at 14110 S. 84th St.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Kristine Hayward, Nebraska Medicine<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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