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Gov. Ricketts, Sen. Kolterman tour UNMC

Gov. Ricketts viewed iEXCEL technology, visited the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center during the visit.

Jan 15, 2019

From left, Tony Hollingsworth, Ph.D., UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., Chris Kratochvil, M.D., Sen. Mark Kolterman, Gov. Pete Ricketts, and Ken Cowan, M.D., Ph.D., at Dr. Hollingsworth's lab in the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

UNMC boosts research stature with most advanced MRI scanner in Nebraska

Acquisition allows UNMC to compete with elite institutions, better understand complexities of brain.

Jan 10, 2019

From left, UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., Jennifer Larsen, M.D., Matthew Rizzo, M.D., and Tony Wilson, Ph.D., spoke at the news conference Wednesday.

Dr. Krusen named founding director of occupational therapy education

Nancy Krusen, Ph.D., helps launch the College of Allied Health Professions’ new doctorate program.

Jan 9, 2019

Nancy Krusen, Ph.D.

Three join Nebraska Medicine Board of Directors

Mark Rupp, M.D., David W. Mercer, M.D., and Eric Keen of HDR to join board.

Jan 3, 2019

New board members include, from left: David W. Mercer, M.D., Eric Keen and Mark Rupp, M.D.

Local pharmacies provide vaccinations

UNMC’s College of Public Health and College of Pharmacy and the Douglas County Health Department have launched an information campaign on vaccinations.

Jan 2, 2019

Don Klepser, Ph.D., UNMC College of Pharmacy, and Shannon Maloney, Ph.D., UNMC College of Public Health, are co-principal investigators on the vaccine campaign in the greater Omaha area geared to adolescent-aged children.

American to be monitored at Medical Center after possible Ebola exposure

An American providing medical assistance in the Democratic Republic of Congo recently experienced a possible exposure to the Ebola virus and will be monitored closely.

Jan 2, 2019

Sen. Tony Vargas challenges public health graduates

State senator addresses graduates at convocation.

Dec 28, 2018

State Sen. Tony Vargas at the College of Public Health convocation

Dr. Khan serves on GOARN steering committee for WHO

UNMC is one of only 20 global institutions with representatives serving on the committee.

Dec 27, 2018

Ali S. Khan, M.D., M.P.H., participates in the GOARN steering committee meeting in Geneva earlier this month.

UNMC researcher conducting study on pain management

Fremont-area study will use Google Home Minis to help older adults manage pain.

Dec 27, 2018

Marcia Shade, Ph.D.

Comprehensive genetics clinic opens at rural hospital

Clinic at Gordon Memorial Hospital provides access to services for which residents otherwise would have to travel several hours.

Dec 20, 2018

The comprehensive genetics clinic at Gordon (Neb.) Memorial Hospital, is under the direction of (pictured left to right) Omar Rahman, M.D., director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute Department of Genetic Medicine at UNMC; Shanna Rosentrater, licensed mental health practitioner; Cate Jones-Hazledine, Ph.D., who owns Western Nebraska Behavioral Health in nearby Rushville, Neb.; and Doris Brown, CEO of Gordon Memorial Hospital.