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Professor and trauma surgeon Juan Asensio, MD, has tackled the most complex surgeries under some of the most harrowing circumstances. After escaping Cuba as a teen and losing his brother in a carjacking, he has dedicated his life and career to ending the nightmare of violence.

To truly understand our relationship to money, one needs to travel across millennia and deep into the human psyche. Father and son researchers, experts in the emerging field of financial psychology, are breaking down taboos as they explore what makes us tick when it comes to financial decisions.

People who think slavery doesn’t exist today in the U.S. would be wrong. Creighton researchers are documenting the sad truth that human trafficking in the commercial sex industry is happening every day across the country.

Forget about shortcuts, artificial colors, preservatives, additives, hormones and anything else that doesn’t come from Mother Nature. Talented alumni and faculty are putting a fresh spin on bringing wholesome food and drink to the American table.

A largely Creighton research team conducted the first randomized clinical trial of the effects of vitamin D supplementation on all types of cancer combined. The team discovered not only that vitamin D reduces cancer by 30 percent, but that the sunshine vitamin is a political football.

Nursing Expands into Arizona

The College of Nursing will begin offering its accelerated BSN and RN-to-BSN programs in January 2018 at Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix.

Fr. Hendrickson Reflects on the 2016-2017 Academic Year

The Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, SJ, highlights memorable moments and events from his second year as Creighton president.

Woman on a Mission

Lauren Ward, who leads the Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Center, has found her mission in leading Creighton’s charge against sexual violence.

Balancing Act

Elizabeth Hladky Lilla, OTD’03, owner of Metro Stars Gymnastics in Omaha, found that her role as an occupational therapist and a gymnastics coach went hand in hand. Lilla’s gyms have also helped with a Creighton study on how gymnastics may benefit children with autism.

Dream Job

Creighton graduate Jono Anzalone, BA’02, has found his calling with the American Red Cross, where he currently serves as vice president for international services.