College of Medicine

Take care 101: Have a belly laugh

Laughter reduces blood pressure and enhances immune function.

Jan 6, 2021

Pipeline programs help students to health careers

Area Health Education Centers support pre-health professions educational programs.

Jan 6, 2021

Hannah Dickey (photo by Margaret Cain)

Xinglong Wang, PhD, named inaugural Singer Professor

Dr. Wang’s research focus is neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis.

Jan 4, 2021

Xinglong Wang, PhD

Next Olson Center topic: Exercising safely in winter

Wellness specialist Chelsea Lewis will lead discussion.

Jan 4, 2021

Defense bill accelerates opportunity for DOD-UNMC partnership

The recent federal authorizations and appropriations build upon both the passage of LB 1107 (formerly LB 1084) last August by the Nebraska Unicameral legislature and continued enthusiastic participation by private sector philanthropy.

Jan 1, 2021

Podcast highlights UNMC’s work in testing COVID-19 treatment

New ‘Leading Nebraska’ episode features Andre Kalil, MD.

Dec 31, 2020

Andre Kalil, MD

UNMC for the record

News and notes from the UNMC community.

Dec 31, 2020

Kim Jarzynka, MD

Remembering: Bob Krohn

Krohn was a longtime supporter of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Institute, the Munroe-Meyer Institute and UNMC.

Dec 30, 2020

Bob and Myrna Krohn

UNMC participating in COVID-19 vaccine study

Diana Florescu, MD, infectious diseases specialist, is leading the Phase 3 clinical trial at UNMC, which plans to enroll 1,000.

Dec 30, 2020

Take Care 101: Don’t forget to breathe

Mindful meditation can reduce your heart rate, blood pressure and stress level.

Dec 30, 2020