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.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/RespiratoryCare030624-900x600.jpg)
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.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Paro2022124-900x600.jpg)
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
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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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/KyleMeyer122322-900x600.jpg)
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/RuralHealthMatters012924.jpg)
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ClassOf2023012224-900x600.jpg)
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/RebekahGundry011024-900x600.jpg)
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/RebekahGundry011024-900x600.jpg)
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.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ClinicalPerfusion010924-900x600.jpg)