College of Medicine

Report highlights efforts to grow Nebraska’s mental health workforce

78 out of 93 counties in Nebraska experience high need for behavioral health services

Dec 21, 2015

New faculty spotlight: Peng Jiang, Ph.D.

New Munroe-Meyer Institute faculty member fascinated by the mysteries of the brain.

Dec 18, 2015

Peng Jiang, Ph.D.

Exciting opportunities for IAE leadership team

The Interprofessional Academy of Educators will help faculty enhance and diversify their teaching skills.

Dec 17, 2015

The advisory council that helped guide the formation of the Interprofessional Academy of Educators held its final meeting on Dec. 4, officially transferring oversight to the newly formed leadership team, including associate director Kim Michael, left, and director Geoffrey Talmon, M.D., second from right. The other associate director, Drew Patterson, M.D., Ph.D., was not available for the photo.

UNMC commencement ceremonies set for Friday

In Omaha, 135 students to receive diplomas during ceremony.

Dec 17, 2015

UNMC teams on Parkinson’s disease preclinical study

Pioneering neuroprotective results reported in Journal of Neuroscience.

Dec 16, 2015

Howard Gendelman, M.D.

Pioneering neuroprotective results achieved in Parkinson’s preclinical studies

Allows immune system to repair brain damage; results reported in Journal of Neuroscience

Dec 16, 2015

Howard Gendelman, M.D.

Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center update

Skywalks scheduled to be complete in 2016.

Dec 15, 2015

The skywalk will connect the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center to the Hixson-Lied building.

Finalist for MMI director position withdraws

G. Bradley Schaefer, M.D., will not visit campus this week.

Dec 15, 2015

From refugee to M.D.

Quan Dong Nguyen, M.D., shares the story of his journey to the United States.

Dec 15, 2015

UNMC technology officer named Fellow of National Academy of Inventors

Dr. Rod Markin joins prestigious group that includes 27 Nobel Laureates

Dec 15, 2015

Rod Markin, M.D., Ph.D.