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College of Medicine

Social media gives women physicians a voice

Sasha Shillcutt, M.D., tackles topic in New England Journal of Medicine publication.

Jun 14, 2018

Sasha Shillcutt, M.D., third from left, poses with other physicians at a conference.

Anesthesiology department’s Rwanda trip aids patients

Team assisted in performing 33 goiter removal surgeries in five days.

Jun 13, 2018

Local Gitwe staff with Medical Missions For Children team members from Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska and Utah.

DoD awards NSRI collaboration $3.7 million

National Strategic Research Institute researchers collaborate on contract to advance ways to provide oxygen en route to care.

Jun 12, 2018

Keely Buesing, M.D.

Faculty Senate elects leadership for 2018-19

Corrine Hanson, Ph.D., assumes presidency.

Jun 11, 2018

Corrine Hanson, Ph.D.

Internal medicine recognizes research award winners

James Campbell, M.D., receives Career Excellence Award.

Jun 11, 2018

From left, Matthew Purbaugh, Bianca Christensen, Ted Mikuls, M.D., James Campbell, M.D., and Jacy Kubik

Time out with T.O. – A special gift

Elementary school students raise money for the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Jun 11, 2018

Four third-graders from Prairie Lane Elementary School (from left) -- Alex LeClair, Preston Kratky, Tyler Hanna and Jude Van Belle -- raised $100 for the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center by teaching some of their classmates how to play sports by conducting a two-hour camp for the low cost of $5. The boys were recognized by Beth Welke, school principal, at left, and Tom Thompson, who received the check on behalf of the University of Nebraska Foundation.

DoD awards NSRI team $3.7 million contract

University of Nebraska, University of Colorado researchers collaborating to advance way to provide oxygen enroute to care

Jun 11, 2018

Keely Buesing, M.D.

Olson Center for Women’s Health marks 25 years

Center provides funding for research, clinical programs, and a resource center for both patients and providers.

Jun 8, 2018

The advisory committee for the Olson Center for Women's Health includes, from left: Donald Gibbens, M.D.; Carl Smith, M.D.: Christine Murphy; Nancy Olson; Gail Walling-Yanney, M.D.; Kendra Swanson, M.D.; David Olson, M.D.; Jennifer Larsen, M.D.; and Karen Olson, M.D.

UNMC for the record

Drs. Karst, Ramos participate in rural health panel, and other news and notes from the UNMC community.

Jun 8, 2018

From left, Shawn Kaskie, fellows coordinator, Rural Futures Institute, Brent Comstock of Rural Impact Hub, Kyle Ryan, Ph.D., Athena Ramos, Ph.D., Marty Fattig and Greg Karst, Ph.D.

Dr. Latacha recognized with basic science teaching award

Kimberly Latacha, Ph.D., receives the 2017 Basic Science Outstanding Teaching Award from the College of Medicine and the Class of 1962.

Jun 8, 2018

Kim Latacha, Ph.D. (second from left) received the Basic Science Outstanding Teaching Award from the College of Medicine and the Class of 1962. Other participants at the award luncheon included (from left-right): Pat O'Gara, M.D., Class of 1962; Gerald (Jay) Moore, M.D., senior associate dean for academic affairs; and Bill Orr, M.D., Class of 1962.