We would like to wish all students joining UNMC for summer research programs a warm welcome to our campus! Students from SURP and INBRE are joining our labs here in Omaha and elsewhere across the state to gain valuable experience learning about research. Thank you for spending your summer with us!

Celebrate UNMC employees with summer beats and cool treats www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

Save the date! UNMC will host the fifth annual Big Ten Neuroscience Meeting on July 16, bringing together students, trainees and faculty from across the conference and the Omaha biomedical community. For meeting details and to register, please visit: www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

Congratulations to Dr. Iqbal Ahmad and his team for their new study on a potentially new way of understanding and treating glaucoma! You can read up all about their new study in UNMC Today.

🎉Congratulations to all of our PhD and MS graduates. May your future be filled with success and fulfillment! @unmc-chvr.bsky.social @gundrylab.bsky.social

What a beautfiul photo!

The International Photo Contest Grand Prize-winning photo, left, was taken by Ridhi Bhola, a PhD student in the IPID program hosted by our department. Bhola also was among a number of IPID award recipients on Tuesday. Learn more: go.unmc.edu/by7c

Happy Graduation Day! To the 23 IGPBS students leaving our program today, we are extremely proud to be able to call you "doctor" for the first time. You've shown immense dedication to get to this point, and we are excited to see how you go on to change the world from here. Congratulations, grads!

Join fellow UNMC students, staff, and faculty for a fun filled evening at Spielbound on May 13th for UNMC Day! Anyone affiliated with UNMC is welcome to join in on the fun, and is encouraged to get engaged with other UNMC members.

Faltin to serve as new director of UNMC Office of Graduate Studies www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

In case you missed it: story in UNMC Today about great work by department researchers: go.unmc.edu/vbq8

Last, but certainly not least, we highlight the work of our Neuroscience (NSC) student, Srijita Das! You can read up on her work using the link provided here: buff.ly/tux0Bui Srijita also doubles as the IGPBS student representative. Congratulations, and thanks for all that you, Srijita! 🥳 🥳

Our next highlight in the Spring edition of IGPBS DAWGS is Alexandria Anding! She is the nominee for the Molecular Genetics & Cell Biology (MGCB) doctoral program. You can read up on her research and this study using the link to her publication here: buff.ly/KPMN2XJ Way to go, Alexandria! 🥳 🥳

We now turn to the Integrative Physiology & Molecular Medicine (IPMM) doctoral program's nominee for the Spring edition of IGPBS DAWGS: Colman Freel! Colman's first author article was published in the journal "Nutrients" and can be found at here: buff.ly/PAoqKoT Congratulations, Colman!! 🥳

Next up we're celebrating Nichole Brandquist with the Immunology, Pathology, & Infectious Disease (IPID) doctoral program! Her article was published in the journal "NPJ Biofilms and Microbiomes" and can be found here: buff.ly/4k5jDLI Way to go, Nichole! 🎉 🎉

We now look to highlight the Cancer Research (CR) doctoral program nominee in this edition of the IGPBS DAWGS: Savanna Wallin! Savanna's first author publication was published in the journal "Proteomes" in November of 2025, which you can read here: buff.ly/pLvYLzq Congratulations, Savanna! 🥳 🥳

The IGPBS office invites you to come down to the DRC Commons on Thursday, April 9th for coffee and donuts! We want to show our appreciation for all that you do and have accomplished as a graduate student this year. Come by and start your day with a sweet treat and a cup of Joe! ☕️ 🍩

We turn next to the Bioinformatics & Systems Biology (BISB) program to recognize the work of Xinchao Wu! He was published in the journal "Advanced Intelligent Systems" for his work in predicting lung cancer subtypes using RPSLearner. Way to go, Xinchao! 👍 🥳 👍 buff.ly/9eNeozO

Spring is in full force, which means it's also time to bring back the IGPBS DAWGs publication! We'll be highlighting IGPBS students featured in this edition's publication over the next two weeks. Up first: Simran Takkar of the BMB doctoral program. Congrats, Simran! 🥳 🥳 buff.ly/TALoR3q

We are gearing up for the IGPBS March Madness Bracket Challenge! Put your ball knowledge (or guessing skills) to the test to try and win a Starbucks gift card (and bragging rights)! Reserve your spot in the group today by joining at the following link: bit.ly/3NBdLXL, password: Igpbs26.

Are you comfortable speaking out on why your research matters? If you're looking for ways to perfect your advocacy skills, Dr. Mandi Pratt-Chapman is holding a seminar next Wed., March 11th, to discuss her work and efforts to advocate for research.

Excellent news on this newly published paper! M. Love, R.C. Dang, J. Xie, & P. Zhang, The Rab5 effector Rabankyrin-5 mediates endosomal fusion and trafficking of human papillomavirus during early entry, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 123 (9) e2524765123, doi.org/10.1073/pnas....

It truly does take a village to raise a child, which is why we want any student who is expecting or currently caring for children to attend the Parenting Students Group meeting this Friday, Feb. 27th. You'll get to meet with other students and discuss how to navigate life as a parent and scientist.

With the start of Ramadan last week, we wanted to pass along information from the McGoogan Health Sciences Library that will help our Islamic students find a safe place for prayer and to break their fast:

We love seeing our students getting involved in the community and finding ways to inspire the next generation of scientists. Shoutout to the UNMC GSA group for their collaboration with the Morton Magnet Boys & Girls Club and making science fun! www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

GSA is holding a Sip and Paint event this Thursday, Feb. 19 from 4-6pm in the DRC Commons! Come connect with fellow students while letting your creativeness flow through your paint skills. To learn more about this fun event, you can check out the link on Engage here:

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 🔬✨ Protect your curiosity. Curiosity, drive and passion are powerful assets that belong to you…” Meet Heather Jensen-Smith, PhD, in our latest Humans of UNMC feature. www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

Trying to make the most of your money can be difficult, and as a student, it takes a back seat to doing your best in the lab and in class. So UNMC's Office of Financial Aid wants to help you learn practical ways to invest and help your money grow!

GSA is hosting a Navigating Conflicts in Professional Spaces seminar this Thursday from 12-1pm. Students can learn about ways to handle difficult conversations and hear form faculty on how to maintain a safe working environment for everyone. Lunch is provided so be sure to sign up:

ASCLS–Nebraska is excited to partner with the ASCP Great Plains Chapter for a joint Spring Meeting in Omaha, March 24–25! ✨ Two days of education, networking, and connection with laboratory professionals from across the region. 📣 Registration is OPEN! store.ascp.org/productlisti...

All-campus forum reminder 🗓️ Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD will be joined by Heidi Keeler, PhD and Charlotte Evans on Tuesday, Feb. 10. Forum details: www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

Supporting wellness across our campus community. ❤️ Learn more about our campus resources: www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

The International Student Office has developed an International Student Resources Canvas page for our international student community! An informative seminar is set to be held on Tuesday, Feb. 3 from 12:30 to 1:00 to go over all of the useful information it has to offer. buff.ly/vrb6ltm

International students interested in becoming an ambassador for the Global Ambassador program are welcome to sign up for a training this Friday, January 30th in DRC-1 Room 1004. Here, students will learn about expectations, communication tips, and strategies for connecting with incoming students.

The fastest growing sport in the U.S. is pickleball, and the Center for Healthy living wants YOU to get in on the action! Students curious about pickleball or wanting to flex their skills are welcome to attend a pickleball demo at the gym on Jan. 28th. Sign up here!

Adedayo Ogunware, IPMM Graduate Student, will be presenting "Neutrophil Reprogramming Fuels Immunosuppression in Staphylococcus Aureus Biofilm Infection" at today's Physiology Forum. 9:00 a.m. in the Buffett Cancer Center. @maalfaidi.bsky.social @gundrylab.bsky.social @unmc-chvr.bsky.social

Today we celebrate and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who's service and messages on equality still resonate to this day. We aspire to reach the lofty heights of Dr. King's words through UNMC's values of innovation, teamwork, excellence, accountability, courage, and healing.

From computers, smart phones, tv's and more, it feels like we exchange one form of screen time for another throughout the day. To combat this feeling of constant connectivity, UNMC is offering a Digital Detox Challenge starting January 19th. Check out the link for more details:

Happy first day of classes! We know that each semester brings it's own set of unique challenges, but we know our Ph.D. students are up for it!

Dr. Davies is holding an All-Campus forum today to discuss opportunities and events on the UNMC campus. Anyone is welcome to attend, with a virtual option available via Zoom.

IPID graduate students in our department helped make the season brighter for some local kids, raising $880 and purchasing 29 gifts for the Salvation Army's Angel Tree Toy Drive.

Dr. Davies to hold all-campus forum Tuesday www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

Happy Holidays to you and yours from the IGBPS office! We are so grateful to be part of a wonderful organization, and to work with so many brilliant minds. We hope you have a wonderful holiday season filled with love and laughter.

Brb gonna listen to Dr. Davies' holiday playlist on repeat this week www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

As the semester comes to a close today, we just want to congratulate all of our IGPBS students who have worked so hard this semester. We are extremely proud of everything you've worked towards and accomplished, and we can't wait to see what breakthroughs you make in the spring!

Congratulations to Drs. Mara Jana Broadhurst and Scot Ouellette, winners of the department's Research Excellence Award. This award recognizes faculty who consistently exemplify high standards of excellence in basic, translational, clinical, or population-level research.

We can’t wait to celebrate the accomplishments of our December 2025 graduates at commencement on Dec. 19! Commencement details ⬇️ Omaha live stream at 7 PM: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOLs... UNMC Grad Graphics: unmc.webdamdb.com/bp/#/downloa... Giphy stickers: giphy.com/UNMC

🚨 The UNMC Ice rink is open TOMORROW! 🚨 To celebrate the opening of the ice rink, UNMC is holding its annual Holiday Skate Day starting at 11:30 am! Students and staff are welcome to put on some skates, grab a hot chocolate, and enjoy the opening day of the ice rink!

Today is UNMC Day at the historic Durham Museum in downtown Omaha! Students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to visit the museum from 4:00 to 6:00 pm to explore the museum's exhibits and holiday decor. And best of all, admission is free with your UNMC badge!

The UNMC GSA and Alumni Associations are hosting a virtual Alumni Career Panel tomorrow from noon to 1:00 pm. Students interested in getting real-world career advice and tips on how to navigate career paths are welcome to sign up below! unmc.campuslabs.com/engage/event...