Press Release
More than 2,000 expected to participate in July 13 nighttime bike ride
Proceeds will support recreational programs for people with developmental disabilities
Jun 4, 2013
$2.1 million study to compare diabetes treatment effectiveness
Study to compare the long-term benefits, risks of widely used diabetes drugs
Jun 3, 2013
UNMC honors two for aging research
University of Nebraska Medical Center researcher Tony Wilson, Ph.D., and medical student Matt Varon were honored for their research into Alzheimer's disease and other conditions related to aging. Dr. Wilson, an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Pharmacology & Experimental Neuroscience, received the Oldfield Alzheimer's Research Fund Award. Varon, a third-year medical student, received […]
Jun 3, 2013
Deadly sepsis focus of UNMC study
A University of Nebraska Medical Center researcher has determined that the investigational drug Eritoran used in a large clinical trial to treat a severe and often deadly infection known as sepsis did not reduce mortality. As a result of the study Eritoran will not be recommended for wider use and no further clinical trials are […]
May 31, 2013
UNMC College of Public Health dean accepts New York position
Was instrumental in making UNMC’s public health program a major asset for the state
May 31, 2013
Stem cell profiteering is focus of June 11 luncheon and Omaha Science Cafe
The irresponsible use of stem cells for profit is the focus of the next Omaha Science Café on June 11, at 7 p.m. at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Gary Susser, a trial attorney and vocal activist supporting stem cell research is the featured speaker. Susser, who appeared with his wife, Judith, on “60 […]
May 30, 2013
New test eliminates need for chemotherapy for some breast cancer patients
Has become new standard of care
May 30, 2013
Nebraska Affiliate of Susan G. Komen awards breast cancer grant to UNMC
Omaha area women benefit from free program
May 28, 2013
UNMC faculty receive teaching, community service awards
Faculty members honored with awards for excellence in teaching, research, community service.
May 23, 2013
UNMC eye institute will revolutionize eye care in Nebraska
Today the University of Nebraska Medical Center joins the ranks of leading ophthalmology centers with the opening of the Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute. The new Truhlsen Eye Institute is poised to revolutionize eye care in the region and will allow UNMC to join the ranks of other centers of excellence such as the Wilmer […]
May 22, 2013
