Jeff Robb UNMC strategic communications

Economists get ‘impressive’ look at UNMC’s advances

About 20 members of the National Business Economic Issues Council visited the med center Aug. 7.

Aug 17, 2023

Chris Kratochvil, senior advisor to UNMC’s Global Center for Health Security and interim vice chancellor of external relations, shows economists with the National Business Economic Issues Council an austere training environment housed within the Davis Global Center.

Step-Up interns graduate from a summer of experience

UNMC leaders praised the interns’ growth and urged them to consider the med center in the future.

Aug 16, 2023

UNMC’s Step-Up Omaha interns graduated from their summer job experience with praise from UNMC leaders and mentors on Aug 4.

Summer health professions students see what’s possible

Almost 80 undergrads spent four weeks at UNMC through the Summer Health Professions Education Program.

Aug 7, 2023

At center, Wayne Howell, a surgical simulation specialist and a 2017 alumnus of the Summer Health Professions Education Program, works with SHPEP students visiting the iEXCEL program.

Drs. Kalil, Gomez co-author guest editorial in JAMA

Andre Kalil, MD, and Carlos Gomez, MD, write about translating clinical trial results to practice in a pandemic.

Jul 28, 2023

Andre Kalil, MD, and Carlos Gomez, MD

Study suggests new tool to identify antimalarial compounds

The publication in Cell Reports Methods examines a protocol using high-content imaging and machine learning.

Jul 25, 2023

Caroline Ng, PhD

UNMC grad’s life-saving team wins ESPY Award

The Buffalo Bills’ athletic training staff, led by 2004 UNMC graduate Nate Breske, DPT, jumped into action when Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field.

Jul 14, 2023

Nate Breske, DPT. (Image courtesy S.J. CARRERA INC.)

‘I love what I do’: Peggy Moore is Gold U winner

Moore, UNMC’s director of e-learning, is credited with being kind, caring – and getting projects done.

Jun 22, 2023

Peggy Moore

Biopreparedness exhibit showcases med center’s expertise

‘Biopreparedness in Nebraska’ officially opens for public viewing today at the Wigton Heritage Center.

Jun 19, 2023

Mannequins wearing personal protective equipment line up to go on display in the "Biopreparedness in Nebraska" exhibit at the Wigton Heritage Center, in front of an interactive digital board.

Dr. MacDonald to retire from UNMC on July 1

A retirement tea for the longtime biochemistry and molecular biology professor is scheduled for Wednesday.

Jun 19, 2023

Richard MacDonald, PhD

Rural pathway programs extend longstanding partnerships

The UNMC programs have extended their agreements with the Nebraska State College System and UNK.

Jun 15, 2023

Nicole Carritt, interim assistant vice chancellor for health workforce education relations and director of Rural Health Initiatives
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