Outreach

UNMC, Japan partners sign new agreement

The agreement expands UNMC’s partnership with the recently reorganized Japan Institute for Health Security.

Jun 10, 2025

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, signed the Memorandum of Understanding with Norio Ohmagari, MD, PhD, of the Japan Institute for Health Security.

Simulation lab headed for Uganda has med center roots

An event highlighted the role of the UNMC Global Center for Health Security in creating the lab.

Jun 6, 2025

The Omaha Simulation Container Lab Expo celebrated the transformation of a shipping container into a remote simulation training lab.

Camping season on the horizon at the Munroe-Meyer Institute

Camp Munroe, an occupational therapy camp and a physical therapy camp all begin in June.

May 28, 2025

A camper works on shoe tying with Jennifer Konieczny during last year's Occupational Therapy Summer Camp.

Dr. Krueger steps into ‘time machine’ for lecture

In his presentation to the ASCRS, Ronald Krueger, MD, went ‘back to the future’ to highlight advances in refractive surgery.

May 27, 2025

Ronald Krueger, MD, director of the Truhlsen Eye Institute

UNMC marked World Health Day in April

The lineup of speakers was organized by the UNMC Center for Global Health and Development.

May 23, 2025

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Let’s Chat Cancer forum on May 20 to address brain cancer

UNMC’s Nicole Shonka, MD, a member of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, will lead the online discussion.

May 19, 2025

Nicole Shonka, MD

Toxinology symposium in Omaha marks ‘Venom Week’

UNMC is co-sponsoring the June 4-6 toxinology symposium in Omaha, hosted by the North American Society of Toxinology.

May 14, 2025

James Armitage, MD, who helped launch the original Venom Week in 2005 and co-founded the North American Society of Toxinology, and Matthew Lewin, MD, PhD, course director for Venom Week 2025

UNMC Campus Spotlight showcases dentistry’s VETSmile program

The VETSmile Clinic at the UNMC College of Dentistry allows dental students to serve those who served.

May 6, 2025

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and Gerry Kugel, DMD, PhD, dean of the UNMC College of Dentistry

Cancer center unites experts to advance prevention, early detection

The Cancer Prevention and Control Program launched last fall as part of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center strategic plan.

May 2, 2025

Vijaya Raj Bhatt, MBBS, and Edward Peters, DMD, ScD, co-leaders of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Cancer Prevention and Control Program

Tornado impact surveys support community recovery

The surveys conducted in partnership with the UNMC College of Public Health are key to long-term needs in Douglas, Washington counties.

Apr 25, 2025

Kristina Kintziger, PhD
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