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Innovators Among Us

Problem-solvers transform ideas into breakthroughs that reshape how we live. Step inside the minds of creators who are reimagining what’s possible.

Jun 8, 2026

Thanh Nguyễn, PhD, is a member of the Department of Emergency Medicine and is a prolific inventor. A couple of his inventions are now on the market and others are being shared open source. Portraits in his office with his concept wall and with a few of his inventions including the Rapid Smear and Project FreeAir.

Innovation at work: Real-world solutions shaping better lives

Take a look at some of the innovative tools that UNMC’s experts are advancing into the marketplace.

Jun 8, 2026

The LeVeen Needle Electrode uses radio frequencies to destroy tumors with greater precision.

Three to join Interim Chancellor Davies at today’s forum

Col. Lee Williames (USAF, Ret.), MD, Sarosh Rana, MD, and Christopher Kratochvil, MD, will discuss initiatives in military medicine and women’s health.

Jun 8, 2026

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

Making the switch from the Hub to Intune  

Here are steps to download the Intune Company Portal to access work apps on your personal mobile device.

Jun 8, 2026

A businesswoman looks down at the cell phone in her hand

Crews repair weekend water main break

Repairs are continuing on break that occurred late Friday.

Jun 8, 2026

traffic safety roadwork signs and light

Piper taking next step at UNMC med school in Kearney

After graduating from UNK in May as a pre-medical student, Elly Piper will stay in Kearney to attend medical school at UNMC.

Jun 5, 2026

Elly Piper is photographed next to the stethoscope sculpture "Healing," a replica of the original at UNMC's Omaha campus that has been installed in Kearney.

UNMC College of Medicine names three new academic leaders

Amy Cutright, MD, Aleisha Nabower, MD, and Chelsea Navarette, MD, will assume new roles on July 1.

Jun 5, 2026

From left, Amy Cutright, MD, Chelsea Navarette, MD, and Aleisha Nabower, MD

College of Nursing awards honor faculty, staff dedication

The college’s annual awards were presented at a May 14 ceremony in Kearney.

Jun 5, 2026

Tracie Kirkland, PhD, DNP, and Juli Bohnenkamp

2026 NE-INBRE Scholars announced

Program welcomes a new cohort of undergraduate students from across Nebraska.

Jun 5, 2026

Paul Sorgen, PhD

‘What if that could be me?’

Inside UNMC’s groundbreaking clinical trials and the philanthropy helping to change lives.

Jun 4, 2026

Beth Smith walks with Matthew Lunning, DO, medical director of the Gene and Cellular Therapy Program at UNMC.
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