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Go Red for heart disease and stroke awareness

Friday event will mark National Wear Red Day for Women.

Feb 4, 2016

Last year, many colleagues wore red to show their support in the fight against heart disease.

Distinguished Scientist: Polina Shcherbakova, Ph.D.

The research awards ceremony will be held Feb. 11.

Feb 3, 2016

Polina Shcherbakova, Ph.D.

Study explores gaps in prostate cancer communication

Researchers find men and their health providers are not having important discussions when it comes to prostate cancer screening and treatment.

Feb 3, 2016

Chad LaGrange, M.D.

Treatment for inflammatory bowel disease goes nano

David Oupicky, Ph.D., leads an effort to develop a therapeutic strategy for oral treatment of IBD.

Feb 3, 2016

Shrey Kanvinde, a grad research assistant, works with Dr. David Oupicky to try to develop a novel treatment for inflammatory bowel disease.

The Alliance in Focus: Martha Sanchez

Doctor appointments fired student’s hopes for a medical career.

Feb 3, 2016

Martha Sanchez

Distinguished Scientist: Kendra Schmid, Ph.D.

The campus is invited to the research awards ceremony, which will be held on Feb. 11.

Feb 2, 2016

Kendra Schmid, Ph.D.

LiveGreen: Make Super Sunday a green Sunday

Even Broncos and Panthers fans can agree on these tips to reduce waste.

Feb 2, 2016

(Image courtesy freeimages.com/evfab4)

Ask UNMC: Food allergies and food intolerance

What is the difference between food allergy and food intolerance? (Featuring Ghada Soliman, M.D., Ph.D., UNMC College of Public Health)

Feb 2, 2016

Ghada Soliman, M.D., Ph.D.

Cancer center to urge increased vaccination for HPV

The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center has joined 68 other top cancer centers in issuing statement.

Feb 2, 2016

Ken Cowan, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center

Distinguished Scientist: David F. Mercer, M.D., Ph.D.

Research award ceremony will be held on Feb. 11.

Feb 1, 2016

David F. Mercer, M.D., Ph.D.