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UNMC, partners receive $3 million NIH grant to study ‘snail fever’

Will collaborate with Australian, Swiss researchers to seek new drug therapies

Sep 17, 2015

Jonathan Vennerstrom, Ph.D.

Campus events center ‘a hidden gem’

Center is available to UNMC/Nebraska Medicine community at a discount for personal events.

Sep 16, 2015

Be part of the Values Team

Organization looking for 25 volunteers from UNMC.

Sep 16, 2015

UNMC, NSRI team for biodefense research

The National Strategic Research Institute will team with UNMC on federally funded project.

Sep 16, 2015

Ken Bayles, Ph.D., associate vice chancellor for basic science research

18th Omaha Women’s Health & Wellness Conference set for Oct. 30

The 18th annual Omaha Women’s Health and Wellness Conference will be held Friday, Oct. 30, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the La Vista Conference Center, 12520 Westport Parkway. The conference, which is open to the public, offers a day of new health insights, encouraging and empowering messages, health screenings, exhibits, and fun. The conference […]

Sep 16, 2015

‘Sunday Rounds’ reinforce humanism in patient care

Program designed to bring medical students and patients together.

Sep 16, 2015

From left, UNMC medical students Liz Sutton, Tabitha Burger and Suresh Pavuluri spend time on a Sunday afternoon visiting with patient Todd Prince, hearing stories about his time as a cross-country truck driver, farmer and love for motorcycles.

Time Out with T.O. – Famed researcher off to England

Steve Rennard, M.D., has been named chief clinical scientist for respiratory, immunology and allergic diseases for AstraZeneca.

Sep 16, 2015

Steve Rennard, M.D.

Reception today for Dr. Coccia

Peter Coccia, M.D., Ittner Professor of Pediatrics, is stepping down from chairmanship of College of Medicine Promotion and Tenure Committee.

Sep 15, 2015

Peter Coccia, M.D.

Presentation explores the ‘Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben’

Durham museum curator will discuss group’s history and impact in Omaha.

Sep 15, 2015

UNMC team leads fight against ‘snail fever’

Jonathan Vennerstrom, Ph.D., and his group are part of an international effort to find a drug to fight schistosomiasis.

Sep 15, 2015

Jonathan Vennerstrom, Ph.D.