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Pharmacy’s unblemished pass rate hits fifth year

All 65 graduating College of Pharmacy students passed the federal licensure exam on the first attempt.

Feb 24, 2014

The College of Pharmacy's 2013 graduating class at their white coat ceremony in 2009. Dean Courtney Fletcher, Pharm.D., is at top left.

Comparative effectiveness research examines treatment options

Studies are in progress throughout UNMC’s campus.

Feb 21, 2014

James O'Dell, M.D., studies the effectiveness of drug therapies for rheumatoid arthritis.

Demand grows for bioinformatic gurus

As information technology becomes more integral to health care, need for specialists increases.

Feb 20, 2014

Jim McClay, M.D., (left), said that Scott Campbell (right) is an example of the perfect biomedical informatics student. Dr. Campbell received his Ph.D. at the end of 2012 and today is assistant professor of pathology/microbiology and director of the Public Health Informatics & Path Lab Informatics.

Search committee formed for internal medicine chair

Carl Smith, M.D., to head search committee.

Feb 19, 2014

Lynell Klassen, M.D.

New UNMC Research Handbook now available online

The resource for investigators, trainees and administrators will continue to evolve.

Feb 18, 2014

Chris Kratochvil, M.D.

UNMC study: Vitamin D provides relief for those with chronic hives

The two-year project looked at the role of over-the-counter vitamin D3.

Feb 17, 2014

Jill Poole, M.D.

Low vision satellite clinic now open in Lincoln

February is Low Vision Awareness Month.

Feb 14, 2014

Low vision patient and Lincoln resident Peggy Campbell uses telescopic glasses when she drives. Campbell was fitted with the specialty glasses and taught how to use them through the Weigel Williamson Center for Visual Rehabilitation at UNMC.

Time out with T.O. – Meeting the chancellor

An insight into UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.

Feb 13, 2014

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.

UNMC study: Vitamin D provides relief for those with chronic hives

vitamin D could be an add-on therapy for chronic hives

Feb 13, 2014

Jill Poole, M.D.

UNMC experts speak on mental illness at Omaha Community Playhouse

The two presentations will be tied to performances of “Next to Normal,” a Pulitzer Prize-winning play about mental illness.

Feb 12, 2014

Howard Liu, M.D., above, will speak about mental illness following the March 2 performance of "Next to Normal" at the Omaha Community Playhouse.