Liz Kumru

UNMC master’s degree in epidemiology ranked nationally

Epidemiologists study diseases, injuries, natural disasters, contaminations and other things that impact the health of various populations

Nov 12, 2019

Deborah Levy, Ph.D.

Study shows high incidence of brain injury in domestic violence survivors

Of the 171 women screened, the study found that 58% tested positive for brain injuries while 91% indicated that they had been hit in the head or strangled.

Oct 17, 2019

Peggy Reisher

UNMC conducting statewide survey of community health workforce

Community health workers serve as liaisons between health services, community

Oct 2, 2019

UNMC students to provide education, services during Refugee Health Fair June 16

Free services will include vision, dental, body mass index, blood pressure and glucose level screenings.

Jun 12, 2018

UNMC team receives grant to study physical activity of rural youth

$2.8 million grant involves health departments across the state

Apr 10, 2018

David Dzewaltowski, Ph.D.

Awards ceremony to honor outstanding faculty on April 24

Will recognize seven faculty members for meritorious teaching and mentoring

Apr 10, 2018

Moorthy Ponnusamy, Ph.D., to be honored for discovery in cancer stem cells

Will receive the 2018 Joseph P. and Harriet K. Gilmore Distinguished New Investigator Award

Mar 9, 2018

UNMC students to provide education, services during Refugee Health Fair

Free services will include flu immunizations as well as vision, dental and blood pressure and glucose level screenings.

Nov 7, 2017

UNMC offers free workshop for high school teachers on cancer prevention

Teachers will learn how to integrate prevention into school curriculum

Sep 8, 2017

Katelyn Jelden receives U.S. Public Health Service award

Jelden was an integral member of the Nebraska Patient Care Biocontainment Unit, which was activated as a part of Ebola care and response efforts in 2014.

Jun 20, 2017