Victoria Cerino
UNMC researcher finds one COVID treatment not justified
The study evaluated whether the combination of interferon beta-1a and remdesivir compared to remdesivir alone might work as a COVID-19 treatment in hospitalized patients.
Nov 12, 2021
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Omaha Institutions Join New NORD Rare Disease Centers of Excellence Network
Centers are Committed to Improving Access and Care for Patients with Rare Diseases
Nov 4, 2021
![Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Dr_Karoly_Mirnics_0612.jpg)
UNMC-VA researchers receive $3 million to study airborne hazards in military members, veterans
The research team will explore the relationship of airborne hazards in developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and rheumatoid arthritis-lung disease to better understand the condition.
Nov 3, 2021
![Jill Poole, MD and Ted Mikuls, MD.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/MikulsPoole.jpg)
![Catherine Mello, director of the Department of Alumni Relations](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Cathernine_Mello_0008.jpg)
UNeTech, Bio Nebraska grant will support women in STEM
Grant will enable launch of Opportunity Corps to aid women launching tech ventures
Oct 28, 2021
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Growing UNMC research network expands opportunities for rural research collaboration
Collaboration provides an opportunity to expand knowledge of health issues in the community.
Oct 27, 2021
![Matthew Rizzo, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Matthew_Rizzo.jpg)
Mobility for children at that age is critical for development of social, cognitive and motor skills, but power wheelchairs are typically expensive, and children frequently outgrow them.
Oct 26, 2021
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$1.6 million UNMC grant provides free series to reduce disparities in health care
Starts Nov. 3, provides free educational credits, up to $2,000 for projects
Oct 25, 2021
![Drs. Nada Fadul, Muhammad Salman Ashraf](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/FadulAshraf102621.jpg)
UNMC study shows decrease in lung cancer deaths, citing earlier diagnosis, better treatments
Study results, which appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association’s Oncology journal Oct. 21.
Oct 22, 2021
![Apar Ganti, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/01_30_2020AparKishorGanti010.jpg)
UNMC, Wayne State partner on early admission pathway to bachelor’s degree in nursing
Wayne State College students complete the first two years of the BSN at WSC and then finish the BSN at UNMC’s Northern Division.
Oct 21, 2021
![Juliann Sebastian, PhD, dean of the UNMC College of Nursing](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/09_15_2021_JuliannSebastian0015RT.jpg)