Sandy Goetzinger-Comer UNMC public affairs

Celebrating 10 years of SHARING

As a child, Sharon Stoolman, M.D., often accompanied her mother, Norene Stoolman, a staff nurse at The Nebraska Medical Center, on medical outreach visits to help underserved communities in the city and abroad.

Apr 4, 2008

Researcher talks about UNMC’s role in discovery

Novel technology developed by UNMC’s Paul Dunman, Ph.D., played a critical role in Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s discovery of a novel way to inhibit and potentially kill the deadly Staph bacteria by starving it of the nutrients it requires to survive.

Feb 15, 2008

UNMC research chief talks about his own work

Video of UNMC Vice Chancellor for Research Tom Rosenquist, Ph.D., discussing his team’s work in congenital heart defects.

Feb 14, 2008

Gold ‘U’ recipient Cindy Salyards in her own words

Video of Cindy Salyards, the Chancellor’s Gold ‘U’ Award recipient for the month of January, has been posted on YouTube.

Jan 24, 2008

Workshop aimed at improving scientists’ public speaking skills

Organizing and presenting information, research and ideas effectively is a key skill for many careers. This skill is particularly important for post doctoral students, fellows and junior investigators. For individuals who have no public speaking experience or those who are interested in sharpening their skills, the UNMC Office of Postdoctoral Education is sponsoring a public speaking workshop in February.

Jan 14, 2008

Zac Handler on his CNN experience

Second-year medical student Zac Handler comments about some of his experiences as an intern at CNN.

Dec 20, 2007

Dr. Buehler recognized at MMI dinner

“You get the best people. You give them the resources. You let them go. And they make you proud.” That’s how Bruce Buehler, M.D., summed up his 25-year career as director of Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) as he accepted a plaque and plaudits at an Oct. 8 event held in his honor.

Oct 23, 2007

UNMC, Children’s embark on pediatric affiliation

Two of the region’s most respected health care organizations today announced their intent to establish an affiliation that will further elevate Omaha’s world-class status in the area of child health care.

Aug 31, 2007

Midtown block party and fireworks display July 5

Destination Midtown and Midtown Neighborhood Alliance have joined forces to host a fun evening for residents and visitors to midtown next Thursday.

Jun 27, 2007

Regents to vote on Center for Health Science Education

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will be asked Friday to approve the completion of construction on the Center for Health Science Education at UNMC.

Jan 16, 2006