College of Medicine

An inventive nature drives Dr. Nguyen

Thang Nguyen, PhD, has filed 70 New Invention Notifications during his UNMC career.

Mar 15, 2024

Thang Nguyen, PhD, used the MakERLab located in the emergency department to collaborate with colleagues to create a medication aerosolizing device that can be used with a plastic soda bottle. The device, called Project FreeAir, was developed with funding by the UNMC Eugene Kenney Memorial Fund and is available free to the public.

New faculty spotlight: Alex Tomesch, MD

Dr. Tomesch is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Emergency Medicine.

Mar 15, 2024

Alex Tomesch, MD

Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation makes $23 million investment in UNMC, UNO Scott Scholars

At UNMC, the gift will support the expansion of the program, which began its inaugural class in fall 2023.

Mar 13, 2024

Suzanne and Walter Scott

Some students in the know as Match Day nears

A small number of medical students learn their match ahead of this year’s March 15 event.

Mar 13, 2024

Update from the University of Nebraska (NU) System

From the Office of the President: Nebraska rises among world’s best for earning patents

Mar 11, 2024

UNMC: Creating a healthier future

The cornerstone of UNMC’s mission is making Nebraska — and the world — a healthier place for all.

Mar 8, 2024

UNMC medical student Uyen Tran offers a simulated look at some of iEXCEL's health care simulation capability, examining a 3D brain model based on MRI data within an Augmented Reality head mounted display.

Bartee Lectureship, Award showcase science advocacy

Mary Woolley, president of Research!America, will deliver the lecture; Mark Rupp, MD, will be honored at the March 26 event.

Mar 7, 2024

Bob Bartee, former UNMC vice chancellor for external relations

Richard Legge, MD, to receive lifetime achievement award

The honor from the Perkins School for the Blind recognizes Dr. Legge’s work with cerebral visual impairment.

Mar 6, 2024

Richard Legge, MD

UNMC celebrates students and education

UNMC’s education is producing the best of the next generation of health care professionals in Nebraska and beyond.

Mar 5, 2024

Research highlights, March 2024

The UNMC College of Medicine received grant and funding awards totaling more than $800,000 in January.

Mar 4, 2024

Danita Velasco, MD