Kalani Simpson UNMC strategic communications

Allied health opens new program in respiratory care

The program is just the ninth master’s degree respiratory care program in the U.S.

Mar 6, 2024

Lisa Fuchs, EdD, associate professor and director of the Master of Respiratory Care Program in the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions, teaches respiratory care through simulation at UNMC's Davis Global Center.

UNMC researchers studying secrets behind cute, cuddly therapy seal

Pediatric patients certainly take to the robotic therapy seals Paro, Pickles and Pepe Le Pew. So the question is: How so?

Feb 21, 2024

Breanna Hetland, PhD, and her daughters, Layla, 5, and Tully, 19 months, enjoy Paro, the robotic therapy seal in their home.

UNMC to offer Doctor of Nutrition and Dietetics program

The new program will be offered in the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions.

Feb 12, 2024

Regents approve creation of Doctor of Nutrition and Dietetics

The clinical doctorate degree is designed to offer a new program for practicing registered dietician nutritionists.

Feb 12, 2024

Kyle Meyer, PhD, dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions

NIH director to join UNMC chancellor on ‘Rural Health Matters’

Monday night’s guest, Monica Bertagnolli, MD, is the first surgeon and second woman to serve as NIH director.

Jan 29, 2024

Monica Bertagnolli, MD, Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, Christina Loren

NIH director to join UNMC chancellor on ‘Rural Health Matters’

Monica Bertagnolli, MD, will join UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, on Monday.

Jan 26, 2024

Distance diagnostic cytology grads gather to mark commencement

UNMC’s first class of master’s degree diagnostic cytology grads come from across the United States.

Jan 22, 2024

The diagnostic cytology class of 2023

UNMC heart, vascular research leaps forward with new grant

The Center for Heart and Vascular Research received an NIH Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence Award.

Jan 17, 2024

Rebekah Gundry, PhD

UNMC heart, vascular research leaps forward with new grant

The Nebraska Center for Heart and Vascular Research received an NIH Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence Award.

Jan 10, 2024

Rebekah Gundry, PhD

Clinical perfusion simulation program recognized among best

The program is one of 11 recognized as a high-fidelity center by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.

Jan 8, 2024

Scott Sanderson, clinical perfusion program director and administrative chair of UNMC's new American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)-designated simulation center, practices sim training with colleague Amber Lickert, UNMC's perfusion clinical education coordinator.