2024

2024 Hematology Highlights: A Post-ASH Review (In-Person)

Feb. 3   •  Hilton Omaha

This year's conference is designed to update the target audience on new treatments and management of acute and chronic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, multiple myeloma, lymphoma, myelodysplastic syndromes, myeloproliferative neoplasms, bleeding disorders, as well as myths and sciences behind dietary recommendations for patients with cancer as presented during the 2023 annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology.

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3rd Annual Cancer Risk and Prevention Symposium (Hybrid)

Feb. 23   •  UNMC Truhlsen Campus Events Center

This symposium is designed to highlight the field of cancer prevention by bringing health care professionals and researchers together for a multidisciplinary discussion. Main conference topics will include access to cancer screenings in rural populations, universal genetic testing, multi-cancer detection tests, early onset colon cancer, and the psychosocial impact of hereditary cancer. Additional breakout topics for clinicians and researchers include hereditary endocrine cancer syndromes, hereditary pediatric cancer syndromes, whole-body MRI for screening, the latest research, and lightning poster presentations.

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Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum (In-Person)

March 2  •  Mike & Josie Harper Center, Creighton University, Omaha, NE

NON-CME

The Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum provides an opportunity for young researchers from the health sciences, graduate, intern, and resident programs throughout the Midwest to present their research in the biomedical sciences. The forum gives students an excellent opportunity to have their original work reviewed, evaluated, and recognized by their peers and established scientists. 

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UNMC Transplant Symposium (In-Person)

March 8-9   •  UNO Scott Conference Center

This symposium will provide opportunities for internal collaboration and external engagement for the transplant programs at UNMC and Nebraska Medicine and create a framework to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities affected by end-stage organ failure.

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Grey Matters: Brain and Spine Cancer Symposium (In-Person)

April 19   •   UNMC Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education – Room 1005

This symposium is designed to update the target audience on the current multi-disciplinary approach to patients with newly diagnosed or recurrent gliomas. Presentations will be delivered by key thought leaders while allowing the opportunity for participants to be involved in the interactive question/answer sessions.

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Advances and Challenges of Sickle Cell Care  (In-Person)

April 25   •   UNMC Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center – Room 0.12.01

This course is designed for clinicians and others to enhance health care professionals' understanding of sickle cell disease by examining patient experiences, current treatments, genetic advancements, and innovative care delivery models. Through this course, clinicians will be better equipped to provide empathetic, informed, and optimized care to individuals living with sickle cell disease.

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2024 Updates in Rheumatology (Hybrid)

April 26   •  UNO Thompson Alumni Center + Zoom

This symposium will focus on the diagnosis and treatment of several rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.

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Comprehensive Parkinson's Disease Care (Hybrid)

May 1   •  UNO Thompson Alumni Center + Zoom

This course will provide a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to the management of Parkinson’s Disease. Topics will include diagnosis and initial management, management of advancing Parkinson’s, the future of treatment, cognitive changes, autonomic dysfunction, weight loss and exercise with Parkinson’s, the role of speech therapy and deep brain stimulation. The activity is designed to enhance the training of PD care providers and was prepared and curated by Movement Disorder’s Fellowship-trained neurologists at UNMC and Nebraska Medicine.

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2024 Nebraska Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit: Smart Antibiotic Choices, Stronger Future (In-Person)

May 31   •  Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha La Vista Hotel & Conference Center

This Summit will highlight the importance of antimicrobial stewardship and focus on implementation strategies to promote facility-wide incorporation and improved antimicrobial use and patient outcomes.

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1st Heartland Workshop on Heart Sounds and AI (In-Person)

June 20   •  UNMC Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education – Room 1005

Sponsored by the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering, this workshop will provide an opportunity for researchers and practitioners in heart sounds and artificial intelligence (AI) to learn and collaborate on using new technologies and machine learning in their field of research or practice.

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Agricultural Health and Safety Course for Medical and Safety Professionals
(Hybrid)

Harold M. and Beverly Maurer Center for Public Health - Rm 3013 + Zoom

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Pan Pacific Lymphoma Conference (Hybrid)

July 15-19   • Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, Lahaina, HI

The Pan Pacific Lymphoma Conference is one of the largest gatherings of clinicians and researchers specializing in the areas of lymphoma and transplantation. The 2024 conference is your chance to explore vital information on clinical updates and research, meet key thought leaders, and exchange ideas with more than 600 members of the multidisciplinary lymphoma clinical team.

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2024 Midwest Radiation Oncology Symposium (Hybrid)

Aug. 23-24   •  UNMC Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center – Room 0.12.101 + Zoom

This symposium aims to bring together the brilliant minds of physicians and physicists, fostering an interdisciplinary dialogue that explores the immense potential of AI in revolutionizing radiation oncology.

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2024 NPQIC Fall Summit: Transforming Perinatal Care for All Nebraskans (In-Person)

Sept. 27   • Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel

The Nebraska Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative (NPQIC) provides evidence-based knowledge and expertise to providers and nurses caring for mothers and newborns. The 2024 NPQIC Fall Summit will cultivate a deeper understanding of the complex landscape influencing disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes. Sessions will equip health care teams with the most up-to-date practices around nutrition in pregnancy, syphilis in the perinatal period, substance use in pregnancy, engaging patient partners in quality improvement (QI), and understanding data for QI. Summit sessions will provide an opportunity for networking and exchanging knowledge.

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Activate EMS Symposium (In-Person)

Oct. 4   •   UNMC Davis Global Center

This symposium is designed to equip our partners with the tools and resources needed to enhance the response to urgent events while celebrating the work and sacrifice of emergency medical services to our communities.

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2024 Diabetes Update (Hybrid)

Oct. 11   •   UNMC Truhlsen Campus Events Center

The 2024 Diabetes Update symposium will provide an update on diabetes management with an emphasis on glucose management and the pregnant patient. Other topics will include medication updates, obesity management, clinical nutrition, and care of the geriatric diabetes population.

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State of the Heart: 2nd Annual Heart and Vascular Conference (In-Person)

Oct. 11-12   •   Omaha Marriott

This conference will provide an overview of the contemporary management of the aforementioned cardiovascular disease processes in a concise and up-to-date manner.

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7th Annual Scary Cases (Hybrid)

Oct. 26   •   UNMC Davis Global Center

The Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is hosting our 7th Annual Scary Cases Conference! This case-based conference is designed to review real-life, unique, and rare cases in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, ophthalmology, dermatology, and oral surgery. We invite participants to submit the scariest of cases to be presented and discussed in an open, collaborative forum.

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19th Annual Fall Midwest Thoracic and GI Oncology Conference (In-Person)

Oct. 31 - Nov. 1   •   UNO Scott Conference Center

This conference will provide comprehensive updates on current treatment guidelines and delve into innovative therapeutic strategies for managing thoracic and gastrointestinal cancers.

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Voice Evaluation and Treatment for the Rehabilitation Speech-Language Pathologist (In-Person)

Nov. 1   •   UNMC Davis Global Center – Room 3005

This conference is designed to enhance your clinical skills and introduce new strategies for effectively evaluating and treating voice disorders. As a participant, you will gain confidence in providing personalized care and making informed clinical decisions while also developing a deeper appreciation for your positive impact on your patients.

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2024 Gender Care in the Heartland: Special Considerations in Gender-Diverse Patient Care (In-Person)

Nov. 8   •   Omaha Marriott

This conference aims to provide foundational and institutional knowledge on gender care practices, policies, and guidelines. 

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