Uncategorized

Domestic violence focus of Schwartz Rounds

Panel discussion to be held next week on “Journey of a Domestic Violence Survivor.”

Mar 31, 2015

Faculty award winners announced

Award ceremony set for April 23.

Mar 31, 2015

UNMC researcher receives grant to study start and progression of ovarian cancer

Cheng Wang, Ph.D., assistant professor, obstetrics/gynecology, recently received a grant to study the initiation and progression of ovarian cancer. The $70,000 grant came from Colleen's Dream Foundation and local community efforts in Harlan, Iowa. Dr. Wang, in collaboration with Jixin Dong, Ph.D., of the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, is investigating whether the hippo signaling pathway […]

Mar 31, 2015

Exotic animal nutrition is focus of April 7 Omaha Science Cafe

Kelly Kappen, nutrition manager at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, will talk about the nutrition requirements of exotic animals at the next Omaha Science Café at 7 p.m., Tuesday April 7, at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St.  Kappen is currently the nutrition manager at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. She earned her […]

Mar 30, 2015

Emergency Medicine Resident Graduate, Ken Grosz, Featured in Fargo Monthly!

Emergency Medicine Resident Graduate, Ken Grosz, Featured in Fargo Monthly!

Mar 30, 2015

LCME site visit set for April 26-28

Since our original site visit in October 2013, the College of Medicine has reviewed the concerns of the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) and developed and implemented a robust plan to address the deficiencies.

Mar 30, 2015

Preparedness symposia will span state

Events, held in April, May and June, will feature local experts on preparedness planning.

Mar 30, 2015

Summer Global Health Fellowship applications open

College of Public Health program will provide 10-week overseas fellowships for up to seven students.

Mar 30, 2015

Pinaki Panigrahi, M.D., director of the Center for Global Health and Development

UNMC experts to discuss cancer in Nebraska April 3

NET program will air in conjunction with PBS miniseries “Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies,” which premieres tonight.

Mar 30, 2015

From left, host Dennis Kellogg speaks with Renaisa Anthony, M.D., Sarah Thayer, M.D., Ph.D., and Ken Cowan, M.D., Ph.D., at the taping of "Living With Cancer in Nebraska."

Diabetes prevention program will begin in May

Registration now open for course at EngAge Wellness Center.

Mar 30, 2015