Maria Ball UNMC Department of Internal Medicine
Study aims to improve diagnosing, treatment of ILO
The research, led by UNMC’s Jen Luedders, MD, is looking at the throat disorder known as inducible laryngeal obstruction.
Sep 11, 2025

Dr. Tate Johnson receives K23 Award from NIH
Tate Johnson, MD, PhD, assistant professor of rheumatology at UNMC, recently received a K23 award from the National Institutes of Health. The five-year grant is for his research titled “Inflammatory Responses, Fibrotic Mediators, and Comorbidity Burden as Determinants of Myocardial Dysfunction and Heart Failure in Rheumatoid Arthritis.” Dr. Johnson’s research studies the determinants of cardiovascular […]
Sep 8, 2025

UNMC faculty, trainees receive awards from Nebraska ACP
Debra Romberger, MD, former chair of internal medicine, was posthumously awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Sep 8, 2025

Department of Internal Medicine recognizes advocacy efforts of faculty and trainees
The UNMC Department of Internal Medicine’s Office of Belonging and Community Engagement will present its annual Excellence in Advocacy Awards at the department’s grand rounds on Sept. 5. The awards recognize Internal Medicine faculty members, house officers or trainees, and clinical or non-clinical staff who demonstrate an outstanding commitment and tireless efforts in advocating for […]
Sep 5, 2025
Trial aims to improve quality of life for people with Crohn’s
Peter Mannon, MD, director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, will lead the study.
Jun 9, 2025

Leonard Tow Award recipients announced
The award recognizes faculty members and medical students who are exemplars of humanism in the care of patients.
Mar 18, 2025

College announces physician-scientist training awards
Award recognizes promising investigators and supports their continued excellence in clinical research.
Mar 11, 2025

Leonard Tow Award recipients announced
The award recognizes faculty members and medical students who are exemplars of humanism in the care of patients.
Mar 11, 2025

Internal Medicine names its Top Teachers for 2024
The UNMC Department of Internal Medicine released its Top Teacher Awards for 2024 based on student and resident evaluations. “We are extremely fortunate in the department to have a great many talented and dedicated teachers,” said Interim Chair Mark Rupp, MD. “I am grateful for the dedication to excellent education that our faculty shows at […]
Mar 3, 2025

Engage Wellness member smashes rowing record
Nancy McCormick became both the national and world record holder in the age 90-94 category in rowing the 1000-meter.
Mar 3, 2025
