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Antidepressants reduce depression in head and neck cancer patients

UNMC study could change guidelines for treating these cancers.

Sep 17, 2013

William Lydiatt, M.D., William Burke, M.D.

Medical student has roots in Nebraska soil

Over hours on a tractor, the stress and strife of med school seem to melt away. Some have their bubble bath. He has his alfalfa patch.

Sep 17, 2013

Wes Whitten, M.D., with wife Kari and son Winston, sticks to his roots.

UNMC awarded $11.2 million renewal grant for nanotechnology research

Projects include studies into pancreatic cancer, lupus, hypertension/obesity

Sep 17, 2013

Tatiana Bronich, Ph.D.

Constitution Day celebrates famed document

U.S. Constitution marks 226th anniversary this year.

Sep 17, 2013

Innovative eye treatments the goal at new institute

The new Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute will be the center of translational research and clinical trials for eye diseases.

Sep 17, 2013

Quan Dong Nguyen, M.D., and his wife, Diana Do, M.D. Dr. Nguyen is the chairman of ophthalmology and visual sciences and director of the Truhlsen Eye Institute. Dr. Do
is vice chairwoman for education, director of residency training and director of the Carl Camras Center for Innovative Clinical Trials in Ophthalmology.

Newest regent visits UNMC

Rob Schafer met with campus leaders, attended presentations.

Sep 17, 2013

During a recent visit, University of Nebraska Regent Rob Schafer (black shirt) and his wife Andrea meet with members of the Center for Advanced Surgical Technology.

COBRE renewal expands nanotechnology research

Federal grant is renewed for more than $11.2 million over five years.

Sep 17, 2013

Tatiana Bronich, Ph.D.

LiveGreen: Summer energy curtailment efforts pay off

Peak energy usage dropped substantially during the year’s hottest months.

Sep 17, 2013

Investigators sought for Cancer Society seed grants

The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center is soliciting grants of up to $50,000 for 2014.

Sep 17, 2013

Spring brings growth to UNMC

One building sprouted this spring and two more were planted in a series of unprecedented public and privately supported projects at the medical center – buildings that will put UNMC on the leading edge of patient care, education and research.

Sep 17, 2013

An artist’s rendering of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.