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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
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
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
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
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
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