Category: Kudos
Ponce receives ASPEN fellowship
Jana Ponce, PhD, RD, LMNT, FASPEN, has been named a Fellow in the American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN). ASPEN is one of the most prestigious organizations in the field of nutrition, and its fellows are outstanding leaders in nutrition support, consistently contributing in education, practice, research, and service to the field. A […]
Oct 23, 2026
Wampler and others recognized at SDMS Awards
Addison, Texas – The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) and the SDMS Foundation announced the 2026 achievement award recipients, scholarly competition winners, and grant and scholarship recipients. All were honored September 24–26, 2026 at the SDMS Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. SDMS Fellow Kathryn Wampler, MA, RT(R), RDMS, RVT, FSDMS, was named an SDMS […]
Oct 20, 2026
Perfusion student to make international impact
Second year Clinical Perfusion student Kate Fread was awarded the American Society of Extracorporeal Technology Perfusion Without Borders Scholarship. Annually, only one perfusion student in the country is awarded this scholarship, and it supports a student mission trip. Ms. Fread has been accepted to go to Nigeria to help perform cardiac surgery on those in […]
Sep 30, 2026
Research Leads to New Resources and Opportunities for Cancer Survivors, Healthcare Providers, and Researchers
Taken from the Great Plains IDeA-CTR newsletter – July 13, 2026 Through pilot funding from the 2025-26 Great Plains IDeA-CTR Community-Engaged Research Pilot Project, investigator Mariah Jackson, PhD, and an interdisciplinary team developed the Community-Academic Partnership to Improve Health of Cancer Survivors – a collaborative forum where cancer survivors, healthcare providers, community organizations, and researchers […]
Jul 15, 2026
Perfusion student elected VP
Blair Bell, second-year perfusion student, was elected vice-president of the Student Council of The American Society of Extracorporeal Technology (AmSECT). In her role as vice president she will help oversee all national and international student council activities of the professional organization. Only eight students out of all perfusion students nationally are elected to the AmSECT […]
Jul 14, 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
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
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
Joseph Siu, PhD, selected as innovation ambassador
UNeMed President and CEO Michael Dixon, PhD, unveiled 13 Innovation Ambassadors during the annual UNeMed Innovation Awards. One of those ambassadors was Joseph Siu, PhD, from the College of Allied Health Professions. “I’m proud to represent the college and to serve in such a special role,” said Dr. Siu. These university leaders and experienced faculty […]
Nov 11, 2025
Donnelly earns certification and joins international cytology leadership
Amber Donnelly, PhD, Associate Dean for Student Affairs at the College of Allied Health Professions (CAHP), has successfully passed the prestigious International Academy of Cytology (IAC) examination, which includes written questions, visual images, and virtual/digital slides. Passing this comprehensive exam is a crucial step for professionals wishing to become members of the IAC, the world’s […]
Aug 15, 2025
