Jasmine Maharisi UNMC public relations intern

Research Notes — Linezolid best for hospital-acquired pneumonia? Maybe not

A study by a UNMC infectious disease specialist has determined that one of the most popular antibiotics used to treat hospital-acquired (nosocomial) pneumonia may not be the best choice.

Dec 21, 2010

UNMC Off the Clock – Jocelyn Jones rolls with the punches

When UNMC research technologist Jocelyn Jones doesn’t have her eyes glued to a microscope, she might be withstanding punches and pushes or doling out some punishment of her own as a member of the Omaha Roller Girls roller derby team.

May 14, 2010

UNMC partners with Harvard to study women of color in academic medicine

The UNMC College of Medicine is one of 12 institutions to partner with Harvard University in a four-year study to determine factors that influence the medical careers of women of color.

May 3, 2010

Medical center to host nationally recognized nurse scientist

The UNMC College of Nursing and The Nebraska Medical Center will host Joan Lappe, Ph.D., a nutrition and physical activity researcher, as the 21st Visiting Nurse Scholar.

Mar 26, 2010

135 nursing students participate in white coat ceremonies

First-year nursing students recited an oath of professionalism and donned white coats at the UNMC College of Nursing Nightingale White Coat Ceremonies recently held in Scottsbluff, Lincoln, Kearney and Omaha.

Feb 9, 2010