Author: Fran Higgins
Outstanding Dietetics Student Award
by Rachel Lietka and Lisa Dusatko Kara Ruocco, a student in the UNMC Medical Nutrition program, received the 2026 Nebraska Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Outstanding Dietetics Student award at the NAND Annual Conference held April 23 and 24 in Lincoln, Neb. The award recognizes Kara’s dedication to service, leadership, and excellence in nutrition and […]
Apr 28, 2026
National DNA Day
by Halley Stewart and Anna Wilwerding, 2nd-year genetic counseling students What is National DNA Day? National DNA Day is celebrated on April 25th each year. It was established in 2003 by the United States Congress to celebrate the completion of the Human Genome Project and the anniversary of the discovery of the DNA double helix. […]
Apr 24, 2026
Welcome new staff: Richard Harmon, JD
Richard Harmon, JD, LLM, MLS(ASCP)CM, is an alum and new staff member in the Medical Laboratory Science program. Here’s more about Dr. Harmon in his own words: I am a fourth-generation Kansan but am excited to be a Nebraskan! I earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from Washburn University, and a post-graduate degree from the University […]
Apr 20, 2026
Welcome new intern: Carmen Rivera
Carmen Rivera is the new events intern for the College of Allied Health Professions. Here’s more about Carmen in her own words: I’ve lived in Omaha, Nebraska all my life. I moved around to different parts of the city growing up, so I know the place pretty well. I’m currently going to school to get […]
Mar 25, 2026
Lots of Socks for World Down Syndrome Awareness Day
Written by second-year genetic counseling students, Josh Truong and Tess Williams What is World Down Syndrome Awareness Day?World Down Syndrome Awareness Day celebrates individuals with Down syndrome and raises awareness about the condition. The National Down Syndrome Society, the creators of this awareness day, aims to promote full inclusion for people with Down syndrome in […]
Mar 19, 2026
Rare Disease Day 2026: Show Your Stripes and Raise Awareness
by Claire Blake and Annika Paulsen – UNMC Genetic Counseling Class of 2026 What is Rare Disease Day?Rare Disease Day takes place on the last day of February, falling on February 28th this year but 29th in a leap year. The 29th of February only happens every 4 years and is the rarest day on […]
Feb 26, 2026
World Cancer Day and You: The Global and Personal Impact of Cancer
by Cami and Joey, UNMC Genetic Counseling Class of 2026 Whether someone has been diagnosed with cancer personally or has a loved one with a diagnosis of their own, it is likely that each one of us has been personally affected by cancer in some way or another. It is estimated that 1 in 5 […]
Feb 4, 2026
Welcome new staff: Rachel Ettle
Rachel Ettle, MBA is the new Administrator II for the College of Allied Health Professions. Here’s more about Rachel in her own words: I’m originally from Minnesota but moved to Nebraska as a teenager and grew up just south of Lincoln. I earned my MBA from Nebraska Wesleyan University and have spent the past nine […]
Feb 4, 2026
Welcome new staff: Robb Steinpreis
Robb Steinpreis, BFA, is the new clinical education associate for our physician assistant program. Here’s more about Robb in his own words: I grew up in Fremont, Nebraska, where I explored the hobbies only a small town can provide, such as dinners at Marcie’s diner or the Happy Inn, going for a Nerds blizzard at […]
Jan 26, 2026
Food for Thought: Can fiber-rich diet improve cognition in colorectal cancer?
Colorectal cancer (CRC) continues to be a leading cause of health burden in Nebraska and a priority of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center (FPBCC). Principal Investigator Mariah Jackson, PhD, and Co-Investigator Corrine Hanson, PhD, along with their team: Yvonne Golightly, PhD; Edward Deehan, PhD (UNL); Laura Tenner, MD (COM); and Krista Brown, PhD […]
Jan 8, 2026
