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Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s set for Jan. 26-27

24-hour ice skating event – now in its eighth year at UNMC – has raised more than $170,000.

Jan 18, 2018

Six skaters skated all 24 hours at the 2017 UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson's. They celebrated their accomplishment by chilling out on the ice at the end of the event.

New Investigator: Jason MacTaggart, M.D.

Dr. MacTaggart’s research focus is on vascular disease and bleeding.

Jan 17, 2018

Jason MacTaggart, M.D.

March 9 symposium offers tools to restore balance

Registration opens Jan. 22 for the event.

Jan 17, 2018

Room change for Thursday’s travel policy forum

Presentation will be in the Center for Nursing Science, Room 3030.

Jan 17, 2018

History of University Hospital presentation reset for Feb. 15

Robert Wigton, M.D., will give presentation.

Jan 17, 2018

Robert Wigton, M.D.

Under the Microscope: National Strategic Research Institute

Dr. Gold talks with Gen. Bob Hinson, executive director of the National Strategic Research Institute, about its role as a University Affiliated Research Center for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Jan 17, 2018

Speaker: Let Omaha be example for the country

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, keynote speaker Willie Barney offered insights into Dr. King’s dream.

Jan 17, 2018

Willie Barney, founder and president of the Empowerment Network, speaking at the med center Monday.

Researchers help individuals learn their risk for RA

Division of Rheumatology investigators want to learn if early treatment may prevent or delay RA in high-risk individuals.

Jan 16, 2018

The study is open to UNMC faculty, staff and students. James O'Dell, M.D. (right) heads UNMC's Division of Rheumatology.

Third performance by Camp Munroe theater ‘flawless’

Performance a hit for actors, families, friends.

Jan 16, 2018

Performers Marcus Ramey, left, and Walter Watson in "Fractured Fairy Tales."

Memorial service set for Dr. Matoole

Celebration of life and legacy will be held on Jan. 26.

Jan 16, 2018

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