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A skilled surgeon’s hands and an unconventional patient

UNMC’s Joseph Morgan, MD, and a team from orthopaedic surgery join with the Henry Doorly Zoo for an intricate surgery on a monkey’s hand.

Oct 23, 2024

Going into the procedure on Yuki, Joseph Morgan, MD, wanted the surgical repair to be strong enough to hold up to a primate's active lifestyle.

Landmark UNMC research studies ABC’s of ICU care

The research, led by Michele Balas, PhD, is the med center’s first multisite study through the National Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network.

Oct 18, 2024

Michele Balas, PhD

MMI grant to improve job access for individuals with disabilities

The $9.9 million federal grant will help ensure individuals with disabilities between ages 14 and 24 have good job opportunities.

Oct 16, 2024

Rachel Ray and Mark Shriver, PhD

UNMC’s uBEATS leads the way as a health science resource

UNMC’s free online program for middle and high school is reaching more students and more states with a new level of endorsement.

Oct 15, 2024

A student working at a computer on a uBEATS module

Cancer center announces cancer prevention and control program

The new research initiative by the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center is aimed at improving cancer outcomes across Nebraska.

Oct 14, 2024

Vijaya Bhatt, MBBS, and Edward Peters, DMD, ScD

EDGE District is new name of UNMC Saddle Creek development

The district will become a dynamic hub for health-focused scientific discovery.

Oct 10, 2024

Overhead shot of the EDGE District from the west.

Circle of Distinction honors endowed positions, generous donors

These endowed positions are critical to UNMC recruiting and retaining the highest-quality faculty.

Oct 10, 2024

The UNMC Circle of Distinction celebrates the UNMC faculty who hold endowed chairs, professorships and faculty fellowships and the benefactors who made the honors possible.

Nebraska Medicine names new vice president of education

Cardiac anesthesiologist Amy Duhachek-Stapelman, MD, began her new leadership role this week.

Oct 10, 2024

Amy Duhachek-Stapelman, MD

Community engagement calling for contributions from across UNMC

The UNMC Office of Community Engagement is launching the ‘Providing Community Perspectives Project’ and asks for assistance from UNMC faculty, students and staff.

Oct 10, 2024

Heidi Keeler, PhD

UNMC College of Nursing ranks 19th among BSN programs

The only public nursing program in the state has locations in Omaha, Lincoln, Kearney, Norfolk and Scottsbluff.

Oct 8, 2024

Lepaine Sharp McHenry, DNP, dean of the UNMC College of Nursing