Inside UNMC

New faculty spotlight: Paul Rychwalski, MD

Dr. Rychwalski is professor of ophthalmology and pediatrics with UNMC and the Truhlsen Eye Institute and chief of ophthalmology with Children’s Hospital & Medical Center.

Feb 9, 2022

Paul J. Rychwalski, MD

‘We Heart UNMC’ for student support starts today

One week donor drive will support UNMC Student Scholarships. Get a pair of socks with a $60 donation through next Tuesday.

Feb 8, 2022

UNMC evaluating if heart drug can prevent dementia

Researchers want to know if a common statin, used to prevent heart attack and stroke, can prevent dementia in people over age 75.

Feb 8, 2022

Alfred Fisher, MD, chief of the UNMC Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Medicine

Nebraska Medicine crisis operations end today

As COVID-19 admissions drop, it appears the health system is no longer at risk of overwhelming its COVID isolation capacity.

Feb 7, 2022

Chancellor talks campus updates and COVID-19

NU Regents considering demolition contract, streetcar is on track and campus leaders still cautious on the pandemic.

Feb 7, 2022

Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for health security for UNMC, and UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD

Urgent need: Blood drive is Tuesday

Donate blood Tuesday across from the Buffett Cancer Center or Feb. 17 inside the Center for Healthy Living gym. Appointment required.

Feb 7, 2022

UNMC scientist, NSRI leader pursues defense solutions

Joshua Santarpia, PhD, says science should help the public understand the practicality of research, which has become extraordinarily important in the pandemic.

Feb 4, 2022

Joshua Santarpia, PhD, associate professor of pathology and microbiology and research director, chemical and biological programs, with the National Strategic Research Institute

UNMC for the record, Feb. 4, 2022

News items on consensual relations policy, VCR search committee, a wellness survey, Faculty Senate awards and retirements.

Feb 4, 2022

Study: Health needs unmet for transgender population

UNMC researchers surveyed transgender and gender non-conforming patients at Nebraska Medicine, offering data to help address gaps in care.

Feb 4, 2022

Sean Figy, MD, assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Surgery

Innovation Week runs Feb. 7-10

Virtual panel discussions scheduled to start the week, and events conclude with the Innovation Awards on Thursday, Feb. 10.

Feb 4, 2022