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Wellsandt and Jackson receive funding for study
Liz Wellsandt, PhD, (Principal Investigator) and Mariah Jackson, PhD, were awarded two years of funding from the Rheumatology Research Foundation to determine if the amount of physical activity people do during recovery from ACL reconstruction affects the health of their knee cartilage and changes in body fat. The “Activity, Cartilage, and Adiposity Early After ACL […]
Jul 27, 2026
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
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
Welcome new faculty: Kayla Adams
Kalya Adams, MS, is our new anatomy instructor in Kearney. She helps teach the lab portions of the PT and OT courses. Here’s more about Kayla in her own words: I am originally from Gretna, NE. I received my Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science degree at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln. I then continued […]
Sep 17, 2025
Welcome new staff: Lisa Dusatko
Lisa Dusatko is a new education program coordinator in the College of Allied Health Professions in Kearney. Here’s more about Lisa in her own words: I was born in McCook, NE and was lucky enough to spend my entire childhood in the same home. I received my bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska at […]
Sep 5, 2025
National DNA Day 2025: Celebrating Genetics, One Base at a Time
by Morgan Blood and Lauren O’Leary, genetic counseling students What is National DNA Day? National DNA Day first began in 2003 and occurs annually on April 25. It is a day to recognize the discovery of DNA’s double helix in 1953 and the successful completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003. National DNA Day […]
Apr 25, 2025
Sanderson receives Abstract Fellowship Award
Scott Sanderson, program director and associate professor for clinical perfusion, was invited to speak at the 2025 American Society of ExtraCorporeal Technology (AmSECT) International Meeting in San Diego and was awarded the 2025 Abstract Fellowship Award. This award is presented annually to the individual who presents the most outstanding abstract over the course of the […]
Apr 8, 2025
Rare Disease Day 2025: How you can support 1 in 10 Americans
by Samantha Antekeier and Autumn Sparks – genetic counseling students What is Rare Disease Day? Medical students are taught to first think about the most common causes of illness, rather than spending time on the rare ones. Dr. Theodore Woodward created a saying in the 1940s to remind students of this idea: “When you hear […]
Feb 27, 2025
Aksamit recognized for excellence in teaching
Assistant Professor Mark Aksamit, MPAS, PA-C, CAQ-Psych, received the Pat and Susan McClaughry Physician Assistant Excellence in Teaching Award. Physician assistant students nominate and vote on this award each year to recognize passion for teaching and mentorship of future PAs. PA Class of 2024 president John Wilson presented PA Aksamit with the award.
Jan 13, 2025
Dr. Webster is Honors Lecturer
Tammy L. Webster, PhD, associate dean for Academic Affairs and professor in the College of Allied Health Professions was selected as the 2024 Honors Lecturer by the Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences. Her lecture was titled, “What I Didn’t See Coming: Personal and Professional Lessons Learned.” Dr. Webster shared her personal journey […]
Nov 11, 2024
