Press Release

James O’Dell, M.D., named 2012 president of American College of Rheumatology

The American College of Rheumatology is an international professional medical society representing more than 8,000.

Nov 14, 2011

University of Nebraska Foundation honors Drs. Maurer, Niemann

Receive Harlan J. Noddle Distinguished Development Service Award The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s top fundraising team has been honored by the University of Nebraska Foundation. UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and John Niemann, Ed.D., senior vice president of the University of Nebraska Foundation, were honored last month with the Harlan J. Noddle Distinguished […]

Nov 11, 2011

Study: Cheaper meds work well for newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis patients

One of the largest clinical studies ever done proves rheumatoid arthritis patients do well on a lower cost treatment.

Nov 11, 2011

UNMC creates Nebraska Neuroscience Alliance

Will facilitate research, faculty recruitment while improving patient care In an effort to better serve people with developmental and degenerative diseases of the nervous system, University of Nebraska Medical Center physicians, allied health practitioners and scientists have formed the Nebraska Neuroscience Alliance. The NNA will unite three of UNMC’s top neuroscience programs – the departments […]

Nov 7, 2011

The three leaders of the NNA are (left-right): J. Michael Leibowitz, Ph.D., Daniel Murman, M.D., and Howard Gendelman, M.D.

Jack Becker, CEO of Joslyn Art Museum to speak at next Science Cafe

Jack Becker, CEO of Joslyn Art Museum to speak at next Science Cafe

Nov 4, 2011

Nov. 14 talk to feature expert on healthy pregnancies for at-risk women

North Omaha residents are invited to hear a free talk on healthy pregnancies and birth outcomes for at-risk women.

Nov 4, 2011

UNMC participating in clinical trial for Alzheimer’s disease

One of 20 sites selected to study investigational medication

Nov 2, 2011

William Burke, M.D.

UNMC public health champion to lead new school in Wisconsin

Magda Peck Sc.D., who was instrumental in building the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s public health infrastructure over the last 22 years, is leaving to build another school of public health. Dr. Peck, associate dean for community engagement and public health practice at the UNMC College of Public Health has accepted the position of founding […]

Oct 31, 2011

Magda Peck, Sc.D.

CityMatCH at UNMC receives 2011 National Health Information Silver Award

CityMatCH received a National Health Information Silver Award for its Life Course Game.

Oct 27, 2011

UNMC College of Public Health achieves national accreditation

Also receives $7.6 million to establish two centers to improve health of rural Nebraskans The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s newest college – the College of Public Health – has been granted accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) and now is a full member of the Association of Schools of Public […]

Oct 24, 2011