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Research Highlights

UNMC College of Medicine faculty received nine awards during the month, bringing in $2.8 million in new funding.

Jan 28, 2015

William Rizzo, M.D.

Student of the Month – Rachel Schlueter, first-year medical

Each month, InterCOM will highlight a “Student of the Month” from the College of Medicine. Students will be featured for their participation in activities outside of medical school and for making a difference in the community. The goal is to recognize students for what they are doing and to encourage other students to get involved in the community. After all, medical school should be much more than studying.

Jan 28, 2015

Rachel Schlueter, first-year medicine student

VanderMeulen to lead physician assistant group

Here are the news briefs.

Jan 28, 2015

Stephane VanderMeulen, assistant professor of physician assistant education in the School of Allied Health Professions

Research Leadership: Joe Sisson, M.D.

Dr. Sisson’s research examines effects of alcohol, smoking, dust and aging on cilia function in the lungs.

Jan 28, 2015

Joe Sisson, M.D.

Dean’s message

This month, I’d like to use my column to encourage College of Medicine faculty to think about volunteering for the SHARING Clinics.

Jan 28, 2015

Bradley Britigan, M.D.

Fever research study seeks participants

Study offers wearable tech to participants who are becoming ill.

Jan 28, 2015

UNMC College of Dentistry to help 200 children during dental day event Feb. 6

Children’s Dental Day at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in Lincoln is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year. Held on the first Friday in February, the event provides access to dental care for nearly 200 needy children from central and eastern Nebraska each year. This year children […]

Jan 28, 2015

Biomedical institute project continues to advance

Collaborative project is approved by statewide commission.

Jan 28, 2015

Nebraska Medicine named among America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics

The Women’s Choice Award, a leading consumer advocacy group, recognized Nebraska Medicine as one of its 2015 America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics. The annual designation is based on criteria including female patient satisfaction, clinical excellence and what thousands of “moms” say they want from a hospital. We were also ranked a hospital of choice for […]

Jan 28, 2015

Student Health streamlines services for 2015

New hours, Web tools designed to improve access for students.

Jan 28, 2015