College of Medicine

UNMC, UNL make history by testing mini-robots in ‘space’

The robots were developed for NASA with the hope that flight surgeons one day can perform surgery in space.

May 5, 2014

From left to right: UNL engineering students, Walter Bircher, Kearney Lackas, Thomas Frederick and UNMC surgical fellow, Anton Simorov, M.D.

Science Cafe examines autism spectrum disorders

May 6 event will explore verbal behavior, skill acquisition of early learners with autism spectrum disorders.

May 2, 2014

Amanda Zangillo, Psy.D.

UNMC for the record

News and notes from the UNMC community.

May 2, 2014

Commencement ceremonies to be streamed live

Links will allow family, friends to view ceremonies in Omaha and Lincoln.

May 2, 2014

‘Space flight’ has UNMC’s Simorov walking on air

UNMC, UNL researchers go weightless to test miniature surgical robots.

May 2, 2014

Anton Simorov, M.D., gives a thumbs up in a weightless state.

Dr. Oleynikov receives IDEA award

With collaborator Shane Farritor, Ph.D., of UNL, Dr. Oleynikov recognized for innovation, development and engagement.

May 1, 2014

Dmitry Oleynikov, M.D.

Rural Futures grant fuels mentoring beacon

The Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN) will use funds to create a virtual mentorship program.

May 1, 2014

Howard Liu, M.D., and Heidi Keeler, Ph.D.

Olson Center for Women’s Health offers free screenings, education, wellness fair

Events May 12-16 celebrate National Women’s Health Week

Apr 30, 2014

The Alliance in focus: Meet Courtney Smith

Bellevue West junior has always planned to be a doctor.

Apr 30, 2014

Courtney Smith, left, with High School Alliance (and Bellevue West) classmate Alexa Aikens.

Show me that smile

UNMC student’s global odyssey continues with cleft lip and palate repair in India.

Apr 29, 2014