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Science Laureate Searches for Ways to Reverse HIV-Mediated Neuronal Injury

UNMC’s 10th Scientist Laureate seeks to understand the toxic effects of drug abuse on neurocognition in HIV patients.

Jul 19, 2016

Dr. Kalil is lead author on new pneumonia guidelines

Shorter courses of antibiotics deemed safe for patients with hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated pneumonia.

Jul 19, 2016

Andre Kalil, M.D.

Distinguished Scientists Honored for Accomplishments

UNMC’s emerging and top researchers are recognized.

Jul 19, 2016

Goal: Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer

The pancreas is located deep within the abdomen, where cancer cells can flourish to a lethal stage without detection. It kills 74 percent of its hosts within the first year of diagnosis and 93 percent within five years. If it has spread to other parts of the body, the average life expectancy dwindles to three […]

Jul 19, 2016

MAA May be the New Disease Predictor

Is coronary artery disease, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes or autoimmune disease in your future? MAA may be able to tell you years in advance.

Jul 19, 2016

Training room only latest library improvement

New Wilson Training Room available for meetings including videoconferences, training sessions, webinars and other uses.

Jul 19, 2016

Monitors in the new Wilson Training Room are enabled for user connectivity from any personal device.

UNMC investigators work to keep radiation exposure safe for caregivers, patients

Long-term effects of radiation overexposure are studied.

Jul 19, 2016

St. Baldrick’s head-shaving event Friday

Med Center’s pediatric doctors will shave their heads for cancer research.

Jul 19, 2016

Pediatric oncologist Don Coulter, M.D., associate professor of pediatrics hematology/oncology, getting shaved at last year's event.

LiveGreen: Little steps, big impact

Simple actions make our air cleaner, keep our cost of living low, and fulfill our mission toward better health.

Jul 19, 2016

Dental research leader returns to the bench

Dr. Jeffrey Payne steps down as associate dean for research in the College of Dentistry

Jul 19, 2016

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