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UNMC opens low vision clinic in Lincoln

The Weigel Williamson Center for Visual Rehabilitation at the University of Nebraska Medical Center is now operating a low vision clinic in Lincoln.

Feb 18, 2014

John Shepherd, M.D

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.

Spotlight on new faculty – Jingwei Xie, Ph.D.

New assistant professor fascinated by the potential in tissue engineering.

Feb 17, 2014

Nebraska Science Festival to release tickets Saturday for Jeff Corwin

Free tickets to be released on first-come, first-served basis

Feb 17, 2014

Jeff Corwin

Ask UNMC video: Cold-weather running

What are the dos and don’ts of jogging in cold weather? (Featuring Gib Willett, Ph.D., School of Allied Health Professions, UNMC College of Medicine)

Feb 17, 2014

UNMC study: Vitamin D provides relief for those with chronic hives

The two-year project looked at the role of over-the-counter vitamin D3.

Feb 17, 2014

Jill Poole, M.D.

Speaker explores medical profession’s impact on African-Americans

Walter Brooks, administrative director of the Malcolm X Memorial Foundation and Visitor’s Center, will speak Friday.

Feb 17, 2014

Low vision satellite clinic now open in Lincoln

February is Low Vision Awareness Month.

Feb 14, 2014

Low vision patient and Lincoln resident Peggy Campbell uses telescopic glasses when she drives. Campbell was fitted with the specialty glasses and taught how to use them through the Weigel Williamson Center for Visual Rehabilitation at UNMC.