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A lifelong mission and a love of science

As new director, Joann Sweasy, PhD, aims to see the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center benefit all Nebraskans.

Dec 8, 2023

Joann Sweasy, PhD

‘Heart to Heart’ talks with nurse-scientist Dr. Balas

Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, speaks with the UNMC College of Nursing’s Michele Balas, PhD, the 18th Scientist Laureate.

Dec 7, 2023

Michele Balas, PhD, UNMC’s 18th Scientist Laureate, and UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, talk during the latest latest “Health Care Heart to Heart” podcast.

UNMC, Creighton to co-host interprofessional education conference

The Collaborating Across Borders Conference, set for 2025 in Omaha, is North America’s oldest and largest interprofessional education conference.

Nov 27, 2023

Devin Nickol, MD

Andrea Dutoit, MD, named president-elect of the Association of Anesthesiology Core Program Directors

Andrea Dutoit, MD, assistant professor with the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology, has been named president-elect of the Association of Anesthesiology Core Program Directors (AACPD).

Nov 20, 2023

Andrea Dutoit, MD

Dr. Nickol named to AIHC leadership role

Devin Nickol, MD, will serve three-year term as co-convenor the American Interprofessional Health Collaborative.

Nov 20, 2023

Devin Nickol, MD

$2.6 million NCI grant to boost Dr. Bhatt’s research

The trial will test how treatment affects patients’ cognitive and physical function and quality of life.

Nov 17, 2023

Vijaya Bhatt, MBBS

Dr. Campbell receives international award

The 2023 SNOMED International Award for Excellence marks the culmination of a nearly decade-long effort.

Nov 16, 2023

Scott Campbell, PhD

‘Heart to Heart’ continues discussion with Dr. Hingorani

Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, talks with Sunil Hingorani, MD, PhD, about the progress and challenges in treating pancreatic cancer.

Nov 15, 2023

Sunil Hingorani, MD, PhD, director of the Center of Excellence in Pancreatic Cancer at the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, and UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD

Colleagues remember UNMC’s James Chapin, MD

Dr. Chapin recalled as a mentor and ‘true pioneer in transplant anesthesia.’

Nov 13, 2023

James Chapin, MD, in 2012

UNMC 2023 Scientist Laureate: Michele Balas, PhD

‘The thing that makes me the happiest is that a nurse is getting recognized with this award, and that people will start thinking of nursing as a science.’

Nov 9, 2023

Michele Balas, PhD