IGPBS - UNMC
@unmcigpbs.bsky.social
Official account of the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
The priority deadline for applying to the IGPBS is November 15th, which means there is still time to apply! If you're an undergraduate student interested in biomedical research, get your application and required documents in by the deadline to receive priority status!
November 6, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The priority deadline for applying to the IGPBS is November 15th, which means there is still time to apply! If you're an undergraduate student interested in biomedical research, get your application and required documents in by the deadline to receive priority status!
The BMB program is putting on a Career Workshop for all students next Thursday, November 13th! It will feature UNMC alumni who are coming back to talk about their careers and how they got into their career path. This is a great opportunity to learn about careers after you get your Ph.D.!
November 4, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The BMB program is putting on a Career Workshop for all students next Thursday, November 13th! It will feature UNMC alumni who are coming back to talk about their careers and how they got into their career path. This is a great opportunity to learn about careers after you get your Ph.D.!
The IGPBS program is holding a virtual open house for prospective students this Thursday, October 23rd! Any student with a strong background in biology and a love of research is encouraged to attend!
October 20, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The IGPBS program is holding a virtual open house for prospective students this Thursday, October 23rd! Any student with a strong background in biology and a love of research is encouraged to attend!
If you have time today, check out this seminar from Nate Hueber at UNO who is presenting on how to capitalize on your interview. This is great advice for students who are looking to prepare for life after their Ph.D.
September 29, 2025 at 3:23 PM
If you have time today, check out this seminar from Nate Hueber at UNO who is presenting on how to capitalize on your interview. This is great advice for students who are looking to prepare for life after their Ph.D.
We're announcing a new publication coming out of the IGPBS office: the IGPBS DAWGS! This publication features a student from each sub-program who recently had a first-author publication for their research! Today we're highlighting Venkatesh Varadharaj with the BMB program.
August 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM
We're announcing a new publication coming out of the IGPBS office: the IGPBS DAWGS! This publication features a student from each sub-program who recently had a first-author publication for their research! Today we're highlighting Venkatesh Varadharaj with the BMB program.
Today we're attending the Boys & Girls Club Career Fair! We love getting to talk to the next generation of scientists!
July 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Today we're attending the Boys & Girls Club Career Fair! We love getting to talk to the next generation of scientists!
Unsure of what to do next for your academic career? Don't fear, because Kim and Matt are here! The IGPBS is attending the BioGAP Virtual Program Fair in two weeks, and will be in attendance alongside UNMC's MD/PhD office to answer your questions on what program is right for you!
July 16, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Unsure of what to do next for your academic career? Don't fear, because Kim and Matt are here! The IGPBS is attending the BioGAP Virtual Program Fair in two weeks, and will be in attendance alongside UNMC's MD/PhD office to answer your questions on what program is right for you!
Congratulations to Mary Gomez in the Postdoctoral Office on being recognized with the Silver "U" Award!
July 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Congratulations to Mary Gomez in the Postdoctoral Office on being recognized with the Silver "U" Award!
Congratulations to all of the UNMC students who are graduating today, especially our IGPBS students! We are so thankful you choose UNMC to further your education, and are excited to see how you put your new degree to use. Now, go out and change the world!
May 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Congratulations to all of the UNMC students who are graduating today, especially our IGPBS students! We are so thankful you choose UNMC to further your education, and are excited to see how you put your new degree to use. Now, go out and change the world!
When family asks how things are going but you have finals to worry about.
May 1, 2025 at 4:40 PM
When family asks how things are going but you have finals to worry about.
Kim and Matt are splitting recruiting duties today for IGPBS! Kim is attending the Nebraska Academy of Sciences meeting in Lincoln, while Matt is attending @unomaha.bsky.social's Pre-Health Symposium. If you're in the area for either event, come stop by the booth and say hello!
April 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Kim and Matt are splitting recruiting duties today for IGPBS! Kim is attending the Nebraska Academy of Sciences meeting in Lincoln, while Matt is attending @unomaha.bsky.social's Pre-Health Symposium. If you're in the area for either event, come stop by the booth and say hello!
As it's Earth Day, the Office of Sustainability has created a program to help UNMC's labs achieve more sustainable practices and reducing their impact on the environment. Check out the flyer below for more information on how to get your lab involved!
April 22, 2025 at 2:05 PM
As it's Earth Day, the Office of Sustainability has created a program to help UNMC's labs achieve more sustainable practices and reducing their impact on the environment. Check out the flyer below for more information on how to get your lab involved!
Happy Earth Day! Today serves as a reminder to act in the best interests of this big, blue ball we call home whenever we can. Working to safeguard our planet now is an effort to help out the future generations who will inherit it from us.
April 22, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Happy Earth Day! Today serves as a reminder to act in the best interests of this big, blue ball we call home whenever we can. Working to safeguard our planet now is an effort to help out the future generations who will inherit it from us.
Huge shoutout to America's favorite Dodgeball team, The Red Pulse, who participated in the American Heart Association Dodgeball Tournament last Friday! The Red Pulse, comprised of IPMM students, participated in this tournament in an effort to raise money for they AHA. buff.ly/BJ46dJL
April 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Huge shoutout to America's favorite Dodgeball team, The Red Pulse, who participated in the American Heart Association Dodgeball Tournament last Friday! The Red Pulse, comprised of IPMM students, participated in this tournament in an effort to raise money for they AHA. buff.ly/BJ46dJL
Come by the DRC Commons on April 10th from 8-10 am for a donut and coffee to celebrate being a graduate student! The IGPBS is offering coffee or tea and a donut to IGPBS students while supplies last. See you there!
April 8, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Come by the DRC Commons on April 10th from 8-10 am for a donut and coffee to celebrate being a graduate student! The IGPBS is offering coffee or tea and a donut to IGPBS students while supplies last. See you there!
The IGPBS is taking over NCUR 2025 alongside the College of Public Health! Come check out our booth and say hi to learn more about how we can help further your academic career!
April 7, 2025 at 9:06 PM
The IGPBS is taking over NCUR 2025 alongside the College of Public Health! Come check out our booth and say hi to learn more about how we can help further your academic career!
On Thursday, March 26th, the Postdoctoral Office is hosting a seminar on transforming your scientific expertise into industry innovation. This is a great opportunity to learn more about how your knowledge and experience can be useful for various career paths. See the flyer for more details!
March 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
On Thursday, March 26th, the Postdoctoral Office is hosting a seminar on transforming your scientific expertise into industry innovation. This is a great opportunity to learn more about how your knowledge and experience can be useful for various career paths. See the flyer for more details!
Come join the IGPBS March Madness Challenge and fill out a bracket to see if you know (or can guess) college basketball the best! First place earns a $25 gift card to Starbucks! Go to the Men's Tournament Challenge and search "IGPBS March Madness Challenge" on ESPN.com to sign up!
March 17, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Come join the IGPBS March Madness Challenge and fill out a bracket to see if you know (or can guess) college basketball the best! First place earns a $25 gift card to Starbucks! Go to the Men's Tournament Challenge and search "IGPBS March Madness Challenge" on ESPN.com to sign up!
Next Wednesday, February 26th, the UNMC Postdoctoral Education Office is holding a seminar on generative AI. This is a very relevant subject as AI becomes utilized in more aspects of every day life, including research. For any questions about the seminar, contact Mary Gomez in the Postdoc Office!
February 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Next Wednesday, February 26th, the UNMC Postdoctoral Education Office is holding a seminar on generative AI. This is a very relevant subject as AI becomes utilized in more aspects of every day life, including research. For any questions about the seminar, contact Mary Gomez in the Postdoc Office!
Today we celebrate MLK Day with the goal of making our country a more equitable place. We honor the life and legacy he left behind, and the courage he showed while trying to lead to a better America.
January 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Today we celebrate MLK Day with the goal of making our country a more equitable place. We honor the life and legacy he left behind, and the courage he showed while trying to lead to a better America.
Happy Holidays to you all from the IGPBS office! We hope your holidays are filled with joy, laughter, and plenty of memories with family and loved ones!
December 25, 2024 at 3:01 PM
Happy Holidays to you all from the IGPBS office! We hope your holidays are filled with joy, laughter, and plenty of memories with family and loved ones!
It's De-Stress week at UNMC! Check out the schedule for info on how you can take advantage of this week's events!
December 9, 2024 at 3:17 PM
It's De-Stress week at UNMC! Check out the schedule for info on how you can take advantage of this week's events!
Happy Thanksgiving from the IGPBS office! We hope your day is filled with plenty of good food and great company (and plenty of food-coma induced naps).
November 28, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from the IGPBS office! We hope your day is filled with plenty of good food and great company (and plenty of food-coma induced naps).