College of Medicine

New faculty spotlight: Hannah Christiansen, M.D.

Dr. Christiansen is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Family Medicine.

Oct 15, 2018

Hannah Christiansen, M.D.

Getting it right during Operation Immunization

Effort to ensure employees and students are vaccinated against the flu also is part of an ongoing study.

Oct 11, 2018

John Ridgway, director of the office of experiential programs in the College of Pharmacy, received his flu shot from student Jenna Engel at an "Operation Immunization" clinic in 2016. Now Jenna Engel, Pharm.D., Dr. Engel currently serves as a float pharmacist for CVS/Target throughout the region.

Cleveland Clinic ophthalmologist to head med center ophthalmology program

Ronald Krueger, M.D., is international expert in refractive surgery.

Oct 11, 2018

Ronald Krueger, M.D.

Legislative candidate Hunt tours UNMC

Hunt is interested in university’s efforts toward talent retention in Nebraska.

Oct 10, 2018

Megan Hunt, a candidate for the District 8 seat in the Nebraska Legislature, visited UNMC in late September, including a tour of the Mind and Brain Health Labs.

UNMC students elect student officers for 2018-19

Hotovy of York, Neb., also will represent UNMC as a non-voting member of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents.

Oct 8, 2018

UNMC Student Senate officers for 2018-19 are, from left, Scott Mulder (treasurer), Sarah Hotovy (president), Keith Ozanne (vice president) and Jessica Wiens (secretary).

Study finds that stealth drug fights resistant bacteria

Drug works as a Trojan horse to destroy bacteria.

Oct 5, 2018

Brad Britigan, M.D., dean of the UNMC College of Medicine

Time out with T.O. – A special day in Auburn

Presenting award to Auburn Family Health Center sparks family memories for Monty Mathews, M.D.

Oct 5, 2018

The University of Nebraska Medical Center recognized Auburn Family Health Center on Monday with a plaque in recognition of the center being a key site for providing clinical experience for UNMC students. Dr. Monty Mathews (holding the plaque) made the presentation for UNMC. Others in the photo (left-right) included: Kim Kruger, Lindsey Howell, a UNMC physician assistant student, Jill Haveman, a physician assistant, Dr. Michael Zaruba, Dr. Jeffrey Meade and Dr. Gary Ensz.

UNMC for the record

Nursing students receive UCARE grant, and other news and notes from the UNMC community.

Oct 5, 2018

From left, nursing students Meghan Caldwell, Megan Witcig, Ashli Glosser and Breanna Pekarek.

New faculty spotlight: Ryan Trowbridge, M.D.

Dr. Trowbridge is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Dermatology and director of inpatient consultative dermatology, Nebraska Medicine.

Oct 4, 2018

Ryan Trowbridge, M.D.

Event provides personal perspective on BRCA1

The family of UNMC administrator Rick Blum will discuss their experiences.

Oct 4, 2018

Members of the Blum family