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22-year-old sees promise in breast cancer research

It was an emotional experience for Brandi Preston, 22, and breast cancer researcher, San Ming Wang, M.D., associate professor of genetics, cell biology and anatomy, when they met after he spoke to Bright Pink, a support group for those affected by familial breast cancer.

Jan 15, 2014

Demand grows for bioinformatic gurus

As information technology becomes more integral to health care, the need grows for specialists who can turn biomedical data into knowledge that will improve people’s health and wellbeing.

Jan 15, 2014

Multitasking has its limits

There is the old joke about not being able to walk and chew gum at the same time. But there’s something to it, scientifically, said Dawn Venema, Ph.D., assistant professor of physical therapy education. As a clinician, she saw it all the time.

Now she studies it.

Jan 15, 2014

Will genetic testing change behavior?

Julia Houfek, Ph.D., professor of community-based health in the College of Nursing, is interested in how people understand and think about their health care conditions, what they have to do to stay well or get better.

Jan 15, 2014

Commitment is key for double doctorate

In the marathon to obtain both M.D. and Ph.D. degrees, there are moments when one wonders if he or she should keep going.

Jan 15, 2014

North carolina couple finds hope in Omaha

Physicians had lost hope for 65-yearold Randy Whisnant of Morganton, N.C., advising him and his wife, Quteen, that it was time for hospice.

Jan 15, 2014

Recording molecules at the nanoscale

Before Yuri Lyubchenko, Ph.D., professor of pharmaceutical science in the College of Pharmacy, explains his research, he has a question: “Are you familiar with the concept of a record player?”

Jan 15, 2014

Chancellor meets with key supporter in Shanghai

Xiaoming Shen, M.D., instrumental in helping UNMC partner with Tongji University.

Nov 8, 2013

UNMC History 101: A quiet centennial for Poynter Hall

Medical school came to 42nd Street in 1913.

Nov 5, 2013

UNO paleontologist takes center stage tonight at Science Cafe

George Engelmann, Ph.D., will discuss his work at the Saints and Sinners Quarry at Dinosaur National Monument in Utah.

Nov 5, 2013