Ryan Shaw

Relentless researcher takes on deadly disease

When it comes to pancreatic cancer,
UNMC’s seventh Scientist Laureate is as
serious and relentless as. unfortunately,
as is pancreatic cancer.

Jun 19, 2013

Surinder Batra, Ph.D.

University-wide honors go to UNMC faculty

The University of Nebraska has recognized
two UNMC physician-scientists for their
achievements.

Jun 19, 2013

The quest for whiter, straighter teeth

Two types of braces are studied to compare
the amount of plaque build-up on teeth.
Which causes more – traditional braces
or Invisalign® clear ones?

Jun 19, 2013

Festival shows science is cool

Meet Bill Nye the Science Guy and the
Dancing Scientist at the inaugural Nebraska
Science Festival.

Jun 19, 2013

Dancing Scientist (aka Jeffrey Vinokur) wowed students with gooey polymer chains.

Staph library for researchers of infections

A new library with more than 2,000
mutant strains of Staphylococcus aureus
bacteria will help scientists find answers
for how to better deal with staph infections.

Jun 18, 2013

Cancer Center Advisory Committee named

28 members to determine first wave of new faculty recruits and programs.

Jun 10, 2013

A message from the dean

I hope that many of you were able to attend the recent physician/staff forums whose goals were to update you on the status of the Deloitte evaluation of our clinical programs and to lay out the initial blueprint for how our clinical enterprise needs to move forward in order to position itself for success in today’s changing health care environment.

Jun 10, 2013

Clinical Skills and Healthcare Quality Improvement Education in COM

A major educational goal of the College of Medicine is to provide medical students with the knowledge and skills they will need to function and learn in residency programs. Toward that end, there are educational programs which have been or will soon be implemented to improve our students’ education in clinical skills and health care […]

Jun 10, 2013

COM Student of the Month – Jenny Dwyer, 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.

Jun 10, 2013

UNMC researchers study wide assortment of diseases

New studies investigate bladder cancer, heart rhythm control, eye pressure.

Jun 10, 2013