Press Release

Conference to address role of PAs in solving rural health care challenges

Sept. 11-12 conference sponsored by UNMC, 5 other regional PA programs

Aug 14, 2014

Michael Huckabee, Ph.D., lecturer in this photo, is one of the key coordinators of the Sept. 10-11 conference looking at the evolving role of physician assistants.

Intersection of art and science is focus of Aug. 19 Omaha Science Cafe

Where art meets science is the focus of the next Omaha Science Café at 7 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Previously scheduled for June 3, the event was cancelled due to inclement weather. Kenneth Bé, head of paintings conservation at the Gerald R. Ford Conservation Center and James Temme, Ph.D., […]

Aug 13, 2014

Neck manipulation may be associated with stroke

UNMC stroke specialist co-authors scientific statement in prestigious national journal

Aug 7, 2014

Pierre Fayad, M.D.

Medical center contacted about possible use of Biocontainment Unit for Ebola

U.S. State Department Sends Representative To Learn Of Unit’s Capabilities

Aug 1, 2014

Health professionals train in the Biocontainment Unit with a simulated patient in an isopod.

Olson Center invites public to free Breastfeeding Week events

The events support the goal of the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action to promote breastfeeding.

Jul 31, 2014

2014 Cattlemen’s Ball raises $1.3 million for cancer research

Tops $1 million mark for fifth consecutive year

Jul 31, 2014

Ken Cowan, M.D., Ph.D. (right), director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, with University of Nebraska Interim President  James Linder, M.D., and his wife Karen.

Biomechanics is topic of Aug. 12 Omaha Science Cafe

Biomechanics and how it is used to improve clinical practice is the focus of the next Omaha Science Café at 7 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Sara A. Myers, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation and assistant director of the Biomechanics Research Building […]

Jul 28, 2014

UNMC researchers receive $10 million grant to study staphylococcus

MRSA is a big problem in hospitals.

Jul 22, 2014

Ken Bayles, Ph.D.

UNMC, UNL receive $1.4 million U.S. Army grant to continue robotic surgery work

Researchers developing miniature robots to perform procedures for military members injured on battlefield.

Jul 21, 2014

Dmitry Oleynikov, M.D.