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SIM-NE Trucks in a Rural Town Near You

Medical emergencies require the response of highly trained health professionals. Now, four high-tech rolling classrooms deliver training free to emergency medical service agencies and critical access hospitals in every corner of Nebraska. In June, Simulation in Motion Nebraska trucks (SIM-NE) were sent to four cities – Kearney, Norfolk, Lincoln and Scottsbluff – to provide real-life […]

Sep 20, 2017

SIM-NE trucks are stationed in four cities across Nebraska to provide training to rural health professionals.

Time out with T.O. – Getting a facelift at 98

Central Utilities Plant getting new look.

Sep 20, 2017

Darren Dageforde and the Central Utilities Plant.

Impact in Education Awards

Last fall, Dele Davies, M.D., vice chancellor for academic affairs, created seven new awards – Impact in Education Awards – to recognize the dedication and ingenuity of UNMC educators. In addition to the Educator Laureate, categories include innovation, leadership, mentorship, service, interprofessional and research. The awards were presented on Feb. 10. “The Impact in Education […]

Sep 20, 2017

UNMC ‘lexicon’ will have worldwide impact on cancer

Scott Campbell, Ph.D., leads effort to improve communication in clinical, research areas.

Sep 20, 2017

Scott Campbell, Ph.D.

Richards Invited Speaker

Sarah Richards, MD, assistant professor, Division of General Internal Medicine, was an invited speaker at the Optomizing the Inpatient Experience for Physicians & Patients: The Power of Communication Conference, which took place at Rush University Medical Center on Sept. 28 and 29. Her talk was titled “Communication Skills Training Using Simulation.”

Sep 20, 2017

Grant prepares nurse practitioner students for rural practice

Two-year grant will boost family nurse practitioners and psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners in rural and underserved areas.

Sep 20, 2017

Lynne Buchanan, Ph.D., associate professor at the UNMC College of Nursing and director and principal investigator of the grant

Chatzizisis Co-PI on NU Collaborative Initiative Grant

Yiannis Chatzizisis, MD, PhD, associate professor, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, is co-PI for an awarded University of Nebraska Collaboration Initiative Seed Grant titled “Microscale Investigation of Mechanobiology of Atherosclerosis Using Novel Microfluidic Biochambers.”

Sep 20, 2017

Nebraska weather topic of Science Cafe

Meteorologist Matt Serwe will talk about Nebraska’s varied weather patterns.

Sep 20, 2017

Matt Serwe

Dr. Tillman to speak at postdoctoral seminar

Excellence in Research Awards also will be presented at Friday’s event.

Sep 20, 2017

Robert Tillman, Ph.D.,  director of faculty and academic development at the University of Texas MD Anderson Center Center in Houston.

David O’Dell, M.D., is inaugural Educator Laureate

At one time, David O'Dell, M.D., wanted to be a high school teacher. Life took him in a different direction. But within his medical career, Dr. O'Dell still became a teacher – such a good one, in fact, that students awarded him so many teaching awards he became ineligible to receive more. Then, earlier this […]

Sep 20, 2017