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UNMC Board of Counselors names new officers, members during annual meeting

Members serve from communities across Nebraska

May 27, 2016

New book: ‘The Next Pandemic,’ details adventures of UNMC dean/former CDC leader

Dr. Khan spent 20 years at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including five as the director of CDC’s Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response.

May 27, 2016

Study shows avenue for treating brain injuries

The Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Peng Jiang, Ph.D., is exploring treatments for white matter injuries in the brain.

May 26, 2016

Peng Jiang, Ph.D.

Lot 3 changes will boost safety, security

Beginning June 1, lot will feature a mechanical gate.

May 26, 2016

Beginning June 1, Parking Services will implement use of this mechanical gate in a portion of Lot 3.

Regents approve UNMC Department of Dermatology

Department is a first step in addressing shortage of dermatologists in Nebraska.

May 26, 2016

Currently, Nebraska has about one dermatologist for every 52,000 people -- the poorest ratio of any state in the Midwest region.

Colleagues asked to take short survey

Three-question, confidential survey will aid efforts to improve med center learning environment.

May 26, 2016

Lookin’ at U – Carrie Tolley

MMI nurse manager sees passion, dedication in UNMC’s patient care.

May 26, 2016

Carrie Tolley

Symposium Highlights UNMC and Chinese Research

The 7th Annual Joint Research Symposium brought researchers from UNMC and its Chinese collaborators together to discuss Drug Discovery and Delivery.

May 26, 2016

Fei Yu (left) discusses her poster at the Joint Research Symposium.

Research highlights

UNMC College of Medicine faculty received 15 grant awards representing more than $1.8 million in new funding during the month of March. Siddappa Byrareddy, Ph.D., received an NIH award to study HIV-1 in an animal model.

May 25, 2016

Omaha Gives! event today supports SHARING Clinics

Event encourages donations from midnight to midnight today.

May 25, 2016