UNMC in the News

KMTV Omaha on April 28

Study: some medications associated with increased risk of autism diagnosis

May 1, 2026

Professional headshots side by side of corresponding author Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, dean and director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute, and lead author Eric Peeples, MD, PhD, assistant professor in the UNMC Division of Neonatology

WOWT Omaha on April 20

Research explores pesticide link and potential treatments amid high Parkinson’s diagnoses in Nebraska

Apr 24, 2026

Signage and the Durham Research Center towers as seen from the campus entrance at Saddle Creek Road and Emile Street. Photos from my last photo stroll across campus on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

KETV Omaha on April 18

Nebraska Science Festival Expo takes over Durham Museum

Apr 23, 2026

Professional headshot of Kacie Baum, senior manager for events and community engagement, UNMC Strategic Communications

Omaha World-Herald on April 22

A ‘highly compelling’ UNMC study flags possible link between common meds and autism (requires subscription)

Apr 22, 2026

Professional headshots side by side of corresponding author Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, dean and director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute, and lead author Eric Peeples, MD, PhD, assistant professor in the UNMC Division of Neonatology

WOWT Omaha on April 10

Early allergy season hits Omaha area

Apr 10, 2026

Professional headshot of Jill Poole, MD

Healio on March 31

American Heart Association tool underestimates cardiovascular risk in rheumatoid arthritis

Apr 2, 2026

Professional headshot for Tate Johnson, MD

Nebraska Public Media on March 30

Nebraska’s early spring, dry weather could worsen winter allergies

Apr 1, 2026

Professional headshot of Andrew Rorie, MD

Silicon Prairie News on March 26

Applying UNMC expertise in infectious diseases, Carecubes closes $6.5 million Series A round

Mar 26, 2026

KOLN Lincoln on March 13

Researchers partner with Elmwood farmers, startup to combat Parkinson’s disease

Mar 20, 2026

Howard Gendelman, MD

Nebraska Examiner on March 4

UNMC creates new scholarship program to address rural nursing workforce woes

Mar 6, 2026

A nursing instructor administers an injection to a medical manekin while four students stand and watch.