Ryan Shaw

New startup grows from Innovation Week connection

Three people from vastly different backgrounds invent a new tool together.

Jun 3, 2014

Anna Brynskikh Boyum demonstrates how Versatool helps a researcher keep a thin slice of frozen liver from curling or tearing so it can be placed on a slide for microscopic analysis.

Research data now flies at higher speeds

The newly created Research Information Technology Office core facility expands data storage and speeds processing.

Jun 3, 2014

Ashok Mudgapalli, Ph.D.

What does Dr. Fox say?

UNMC’s eighth Scientist Laureate,
Dr. Howard Fox talks about his love
of science.

Jun 3, 2014

Howard Fox, M.D., Ph.D.

Home of bright IDEAs

Two brilliant researchers were jointly presented the prestigious Innovation, Development and Engagement Award (IDEA) from the University of Nebraska.

Jun 3, 2014

Dmitry Oleynikov, M.D. and Shane Farritor, Ph.D.

Drug resistance in cancer is life’s work

One researcher wants to discover why some cancer cells survive radiation or chemotherapy.

Jun 3, 2014

Aimin Peng, Ph.D.

Study seeks to improve life of migrant workers

High levels of stress and depression were found among seasonal farmworkers.

Jun 3, 2014

Aida Olivas with the Nebraska Migrant Education Program introduces the study team to a group of migrant workers.

Kids of all ages wowed by science

In its second year, the Nebraska Science Festival continues to expand.

Jun 3, 2014

Team of scientists tackle key HIV question

Collaboration works to stop replication of devious virus.

Jun 3, 2014

Courtney Fletcher, Pharm.D.

Distinguished scientists honored

Scientists work for years, even decades, to answer the question, or hypothesis that initially put them on their research path.

Jun 3, 2014

2013 Scientist Laureate Howard Fox, M.D., Ph.D.

COM Student of the Month – Jennifer Wittry, third-year student

Each month, InterCOM will highlight a “Student of the Month” from the College of Medicine. Students will be featured for their participation in activities outside of medical school and for making a difference in the community. The goal is to recognize students for what they are doing and to encourage other students to get involved in the community. After all, medical school should be much more than studying.

May 27, 2014

Jennifer Wittry