John Keenan

UNMC researcher one of 12 to receive grant to study heart related to COVID-19

The one-year, $100,000 grant will allow Dr. Gundry to explore the role of glycans, carbohydrates attached to proteins and lipids, in cardiovascular injuries

May 8, 2020

Experts develop guidelines for meat processing facilities regarding COVID-19

Infectious disease and public health experts at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Global Center for Health Security and College of Public Health have developed a set of guidelines for meat processing facilities that include strategies to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 while the facilities continue to operate.   The guide is intended to provide […]

Apr 30, 2020

Kari Simonsen, M.D., named chair of UNMC Department of Pediatrics

Brad Britigan, M.D., dean of the UNMC College of Medicine, announced the appointment Thursday.

Apr 10, 2020

Charity Evans, M.D. named first chief of new UNMC Division of Acute Care Surgery

Acute care surgery relates to trauma care, critical care and emergency general surgery

Apr 10, 2020

Statewide Virtual Light It Up Blue! for autism celebration on April 2

This year marks the 13th anniversary of World Autism Awareness Day.

Mar 31, 2020

Virtual Light It Up Blue! event marks World Autism Awareness Day

Munroe-Meyer Institute, Autism Action Partnership will collaborate on April 2 online celebration

Mar 13, 2020

Training, Simulation & Quarantine Center now open in the Davis Global Center

Builds on tradition of biopreparedness training, research and patient care

Jan 29, 2020

UNMC study exploring relationship of physical activity with cancer, cognition

Study participants will meet three times per week with fitness trainer over course of 12 weeks.

Oct 29, 2019

UNMC’s Nicole Carritt named director of UNMC rural health initiatives

Recruiting and retaining young health professionals, especially those with rural roots who may want to return to their own communities, is also one of the goals.

Sep 5, 2019

Free ‘Exploring the Arts’ classes open to adults with disabilities

Registration is now open for fall series of classes

Aug 7, 2019