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Wayne Mathews, a Luminary Fellow

Physician Assistant Education Associate Professor and Research Director Wayne Mathews was recently selected as one of the top candidates for the Luminary Fellowship track with Doximity. Doximity is a national medical network for physicians and advanced practice providers, covering current issues related to health care and provider wellness. A Luminary Fellow is a regular content […]

Aug 3, 2022

Portrait of Wayne Mathews

Welcome new staff: Kelley Parde

Kelley Parde, MPA, RT(R), RDMS recently joined our Department of Medical Sciences staff and is the Physician Assistant Education Program Supervisor. Here’s more about Kelley in her own words. I grew up in Waverly, Nebraska. I started my college career at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri. I was then accepted to UNMC where […]

Jul 28, 2022

Portrait of Kelley Parde in the Sorrell Center.

Important muscle health study results published

Associate Dean for Research and Linder Professor for Women’s Health Laura Bilek, PhD, and her team are on a mission to improve women’s health. Because of hormone changes with menopause, women lose significant muscle, which increases risk of many chronic diseases, such as diabetes. The team investigated various methods used to combat muscle loss. JCSM […]

Jul 27, 2022

Portraits of Laura Flores and Laura Bilek