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Research Leadership: Michael Brattain, Ph.D.

Dr. Brattain’s research focus is mechanisms for metastasis in colon cancer.

Jan 30, 2015

Michael Brattain, Ph.D.

IBM, UNMC team to explore genome-based medicine

UNMC will conduct early testing, give feedback on IBM’s Watson Genomic Analytics solution.

Jan 30, 2015

Babu Guda, Ph.D., will be collaborating with Kenneth Cowan, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center on the Watson project.

Research Leadership: Keith Johnson, Ph.D.

Dr. Johnson’s research explores cell adhesion’s role in cancer progression.

Jan 29, 2015

Keith Johnson, Ph.D.

UNMC trial explores injectable HIV medications

Many patients would prefer periodic injections to daily pills.

Jan 29, 2015

Study coordinator Angela Felton-Coleman performs an injection as study coordinator Frances Van Meter looks on.

Under the Microscope: Juliann Sebastian, Ph.D.

College of Nursing dean discusses new partnerships with Nebraska community colleges.

Jan 29, 2015

Research Leadership: Joe Sisson, M.D.

Dr. Sisson’s research examines effects of alcohol, smoking, dust and aging on cilia function in the lungs.

Jan 28, 2015

Joe Sisson, M.D.

UNMC dean to work with WHO in Sierra Leone

College of Public Health Dean Ali S. Khan, M.D., M.P.H., will provide epidemiologic assistance in response to the Ebola outbreak.

Jan 28, 2015

Ali S. Khan, M.D., M.P.H.

Research Leadership: Kay-Uwe Wagner, Ph.D.

Dr. Wagner’s research explores the function of genes that play a role in the development of breast and pancreatic cancer.

Jan 27, 2015

Kay-Uwe Wagner, Ph.D.

Psychiatry rotations drawing more med students

Elective rotations have jumped more than 600 percent since 2011-12.

Jan 27, 2015

Howard Liu, M.D.

Partnership to increase RNs with bachelor’s degrees

College of Nursing teams with community colleges to enhance RN to BSN track.

Jan 27, 2015

Juliann Sebastian, Ph.D., dean of the College of Nursing.