Tom O'Connor
Research suggests potential treatment for autism, intellectual disability
Findings published in Nature Neuroscience online issue
Nov 10, 2017
![Woo-Yang Kim, Ph.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Kim_Ph_D_510.jpg)
Cattlemen’s Ball presents Buffett Cancer Center with $904,000 check
Proceeds also used for numerous local heath care needs
Nov 9, 2017
![Organizers and hosts of the 2017 Cattlemen's Ball present a $904,000 check to Dr. Kenneth Cowan of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center at University of Nebraska Medical Center on Sept. 23. From left: Don and Deb Cantrell; Jeff and Karen Evans; Jeff Johnson, host; Dr. Cowan; Lisa Johnson, host; and Cindy and Jim Duncan. Photo courtesy of Becky Finney.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/CattlemensBall2017.jpg)
UNMC researcher studying nanofiber sutures to prevent surgical site infections
$1.3 million NIH grant seeks to determine if vitamin D can produce infection-fighting peptide
Nov 6, 2017
![Jingwei Xie, Ph.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Xie.jpg)
Dr. Nasir leads group of physicians in delivering two-day continuing medical education course in the Gaza Strip.
Oct 26, 2017
![Arwa Nasir, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Arwa_Nasir_Pediatrics_2013e.jpg)
New guidelines for volunteer faculty appointments announced by COM
All departments with volunteer faculty need to become familiar with new guidelines
Oct 25, 2017
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COM faculty bring in more than $2.3 million in new research funding during August, including an NIH award for $330,000 to Scot Ouellette, PhD
Oct 25, 2017
![Scot Ouellette, Ph.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Ouellette.jpg)
Retirement tea for Jim Turpen, PhD, will be held Nov. 29 in Private Dining Room C
Oct 25, 2017
![Retirement tea for Jim Turpen, PhD, will be held Nov. 29 in Private Dining Room C.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/turpen0116.jpg)
Six-month-old Brylie Campbell underwent a bowel lengthening procedure performed by David F. Mercer M.D., Ph.D.
Oct 25, 2017
![David F. Mercer, M.D., Ph.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/mercer_video_thumb.jpg)
Thrill-seeking accountant is passionate about helping children and planning functions
Oct 25, 2017
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Ice cream the day before each major exam helps second-year medical student relieve the pressure
Oct 25, 2017
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