Kalani Simpson

Art Lifts and Heals the Spirit

When Marcia O’Donovan underwent treatment for lymphoma, she says it was art that rested her soul. "It really does make a huge difference," she said, "in regaining your strength and spirit." It’s because cancer knocks you so low, she said. It makes you realize you can’t do this on your own. It makes patients and […]

Sep 20, 2017

Easi-CRISPR: A Breakthrough in Genome Engineering

A study published May 17 in the journal Genome Biology shows how highly popular, custom genetically engineered animal models are easily generated using a new, patent-pending technology called Easi (Efficient additions with ssDNA inserts)-CRISPR. Easi-CRISPR allows researchers to create these much-needed animal models at previously unheard of rates and significantly lower cost. "With Easi-CRISPR, creating […]

Sep 20, 2017

Rapport with patients spurred med student’s match

Jacob Wardyn began to notice something during his med school years. In his first clinical experience, during his first year as a medical student, a patient came out to him. In his second clinical experience, a patient told him he was an alcoholic, and finally wanted help. Staff had been waiting and hoping for a […]

Sep 20, 2017

Jacob Wardyn

UNMC announces winner of Gilmore Distinguished New Investigator Award

Honor is named for the late Joseph Gilmore, Ph.D., professor and chairman and his late wife, Harriet.

Feb 23, 2017

3-D Simulation is the new spoonful of sugar

Targeted radiation treatment is made less scary for young patients who practice with interactive technology.

Oct 11, 2016

Gamechanging Science

Alumnus Ronald Hamilton, M.D., shares the real story made famous b y the movie “Concussion.”

Oct 11, 2016

UNMC expands lead testing in Flint

UNMC leads the way in opening access to tests for lead poisoning in Flint, Mich.

Oct 11, 2016

Gilg family of Holt County establishes UNMC professorship

Named in honor of former Holt County residents, Clarence and Nelle Gilg

May 11, 2016

Photo caption: From left, Msgr. James Gilg, son of Clarence and Nelle Gilg; Dr. Gerry Christensen, husband of Mary Clare Haven; Haven, daughter of Clarence and Nelle Gilg; Karen Honeycutt, inaugural Gilg Professor; Dr. Kyle Meyer, dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions.

Nature study suggests pathway to possible HIV-1 cure

UNMC Pharmacy Dean Courtney Fletcher, Pharm.D., part of research team

Feb 4, 2016

Courtney Fletcher, Pharm.D.

Kyle Meyer, Ph.D., named founding dean of UNMC

Dr. Meyer has led UNMC’s allied health programs since 2006.

Aug 6, 2015