John Keenan

13 additional Americans transported to Omaha for coronavirus monitoring

The recently opened National Quarantine Unit on the UNMC/Nebraska Medicine campus was designed to safely monitor Americans after exposure to an infectious disease.

Feb 18, 2020

Chris Kratochvil, M.D., executive director of clinical research at the Global Center for Health Security, Michael Wadman, M.D., co-medical director of the National Quarantine Unit, and Shelly Schwedhelm, executive director of emergency management and biopreparedness at Nebraska Medicine, speak to the media Monday afternoon.

UNMC Pop-up: Strategies for Success is March 2

Campus units discuss how they can help you accomplish your goals.

Feb 18, 2020

Dodgeball tournament set for Feb. 28

Registration still open for teams for event.

Feb 17, 2020

Clinical Trial Spotlight: Brain and cognitive development

Researchers are seeking children ages 6-8 and 11-13 for study.

Feb 17, 2020

Distinguished Scientist: Rebecca Oberley Deegan, Ph.D.

Dr. Oberley Deegan’s research focus is on mitigating side effects caused by cancer treatment.

Feb 17, 2020

Rebecca (Becky) Oberley Deegan, Ph.D.

Impact in Education: Kristen Cook, Pharm.D.

Dr. Cook is the recipient of the Innovative Practices in Education Award.

Feb 17, 2020

Kristen Cook, Pharn.D.

Madison Gray new director of Sponsored Programs Administration

Dr. Gray assumed her new role in early December.

Feb 17, 2020

Madison Gray, J.D.

Person brought to quarantine center does not have coronavirus

Woman has returned to Camp Ashland to complete quarantine.

Feb 17, 2020

From left, Dana Hall, deputy federal health coordinating officer, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response; Michael Wadman, M.D., co-medical director of the National Quarantine Unit; and Shelly Schwedhelm, executive director, emergency management and biopreparedness at Nebraska Medicine, speak at a press conference Friday afternoon to discuss the woman moved to the quarantine center. The woman, who tested negative for COVID-19, has returned to Camp Ashland.

NU president, others speak in support of new scholarship

The Nebraska Career Scholarships program would support students pursuing degrees in areas such as engineering, math, health care and information technology.

Feb 14, 2020

Ted Carter, president of the University of Nebraska

UNMC for the record

Palliative Care Symposium open for registration, and other news and notes from the Omaha community.

Feb 14, 2020

Jim Pillen