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Dr. Casey receives grant to study liver metastases in colorectal cancer

Carol Casey, Ph.D., professor, internal medicine-gastroenterology, received a two-year award from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism to study liver metastases in colorectal cancer.

She is part of a multiple primary investigator project with Peter Thomas, Ph.D., professor of surgery at Creighton University.

Feb 18, 2014

Carol Casey, Ph.D.

UNMC researchers show vitamin D holds promise for chronic hives relief

A study by UNMC researchers shows vitamin D as an add-on therapy could provide some relief for chronic hives, a condition with no cure and few treatment options.

Feb 18, 2014

Jill Poole, M.D.

Researchers bring in $5.2 million during December

College of Medicine faculty received 24 awards representing more than $5.2 million in new funding during December.

Feb 18, 2014

Keer Sun, Ph.D.

Industry-sponsored contracts

Hani Haider, Ph.D., orthopaedic surgery, has received a contract for laboratory testing of specially coated total knee replacement systems.

Feb 18, 2014

Hani Haider Ph.D.

Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center – Construction update

When it comes to constructing a $323 million facility there are many considerations.

From cabinetry hardware, to ceiling tiles, to carpeting that can withstand years of wear and tear, no detail is too small.

Feb 18, 2014

ESPN sportswriter on campus today to discuss new book

New work explores groundbreaking Omaha Central basketball team.

Feb 18, 2014

New faculty

Eight new faculty members have joined the College of Medicine, including seven assistant professors and one professor.

Feb 18, 2014

New UNMC Research Handbook now available online

The resource for investigators, trainees and administrators will continue to evolve.

Feb 18, 2014

Chris Kratochvil, M.D.

Vocal cord dysfunction topic of Feb. 24 Lincoln Science Cafe

Vocal cord dysfunction is the topic of the next Lincoln Science Café at 7 p.m. on Feb. 24 at Brewsky’s, 201 N. 8th St., in Lincoln. Vinay Mehta, M.D., an allergist with Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates, P.C. in Lincoln, will discuss what vocal cord dysfunction is, how it is diagnosed and treated. Dr. Mehta […]

Feb 18, 2014

UNMC LiveGreen: Be afraid, be very afraid – of your house

Precautions help combat dust mites, dander, mold and other possible sources of disease.

Feb 18, 2014