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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.

Fever research study seeks participants

Study offers wearable tech to participants who are becoming ill.

Jan 28, 2015

Biomedical institute project continues to advance

Collaborative project is approved by statewide commission.

Jan 28, 2015

Student Health streamlines services for 2015

New hours, Web tools designed to improve access for students.

Jan 28, 2015

CDC speaker will discuss violence against children

James Mercy, Ph.D., will speak today at UNMC on public health policies and programs to prevent violence.

Jan 28, 2015

James Mercy, Ph.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.

Remembering Martha Harmon

Longtime employee is called a UNMC icon.

Jan 28, 2015

Martha Harmon

LiveGreen: Tap into better health

Here are the reasons to avoid plastic water bottles.

Jan 27, 2015

VanderMeulen to lead physician assistant group

School of Allied Health Professions’ assistant professor is now president of the Physician Assistant Education Association.

Jan 27, 2015

UNMC’s Stephane VanderMeulen, left, new president of the Physician Assistant Education Association, presents an award to outgoing president Karen Hills of Duke University Medical Center.

Museum lecture looks at actress Katharine Hepburn

Lunch discussion will examine Hepburn’s position as a fashion icon.

Jan 27, 2015

Katharine Hepburn is the focus of a Feb. 5 noon lecture.