Category: Education
Welcome new faculty: Kate Heelan, PhD
Kate Heelan, PhD, has recently joined our research faculty. Here’s more about Kate in her own words: Prior to joining UNMC, I spent 25 years at the University of Nebraska at Kearney as a faculty of exercise science, department chair and director of the Physical Activity and Wellness Lab. During my tenure at UNK, I […]
Jul 2, 2026
Welcome new faculty: Paige Johnson
Paige Johnson, MLS(ASCP)CM, is the new clinical coordinator of microbiology/serology in the medical laboratory science program. Here’s more about Paige in her own words: I was born and raised in Omaha, and I am excited that I get to continue my career in the same city I know and love. I attended the University of […]
Jun 5, 2026
Genetic Counseling Program Awards Outstanding Faculty
The Master of Genetic Counseling program is proud to announce the recipients of its annual awards, recognizing faculty and staff who precept, educate, and overall support the mission of the program. This program is housed in the College of Allied Health Professions and in partnership with the Munroe Meyer Institute. Inspiring Confidence Through Education The […]
Jun 4, 2026
Welcome new faculty: Denise Arrick
Denise Arrick, MS, is a new assistant professor in the College of Allied Health Professions with a focus on anatomy education (gross anatomy, histology and embryology). Here’s more about Denise in her own words: I am pleased to return to the University of Nebraska Medical Center after relocating to Louisiana with my husband in 2011. […]
May 21, 2026
Welcome new faculty: Matt Walker, PhD
Matt Walker, PhD, recently joined the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Allied Health Professions as Director of Academic Affairs in 2026. Here’s more about Dr. Walker in his own words: Prior to joining UNMC, I spent more than two decades at Northwest Missouri State University, where I served in a variety of faculty […]
May 19, 2026
Diagnostic Cytology students shine at annual conference
UNMC Diagnostic Cytology student, Emily Miller at P & C Labs, KY clinical placement location received the American Society for Cytology 2026 Bob Gay Scholarship award at the ASCT conference May 1-2, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Betty Perozo Ferrer, an Omaha Diagnostic Cytology student, was invited to present her Interesting Case: EUS-FNA Diagnosis of […]
May 5, 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
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: 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
