Victoria Cerino
UNMC, UNL receive additional $2.8 million from U.S. Army for robotic telesurgery
The robots could enable a surgeon in a remote battlefield area to perform complex, lifesaving surgery with the aid of an expert surgeon potentially thousands of miles away.
Feb 6, 2015
![Shane Farritor, Ph.D., and Dmitry Oleynikov, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Oleynikov_Farritor_cropped.jpg)
‘Revolutionary’ model addresses funding shortfall for training physicians
An algorithmic model helps determine where best to distribute GME funds
Feb 5, 2015
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Nebraska Science Festival to release free tickets Feb. 18 for storm chaser
Free tickets to be released online on first-come, first-served basis
Feb 4, 2015
![Reed Timmer](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Reed_Timmer_photo.jpg)
UNMC partners with other organizations to show how Medicaid helps families
Narrative photo series highlights five families helped by Medicaid
Feb 3, 2015
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UNMC’s Dr. Khan to work in Sierra Leone with World Health Organization
Dr. Khan will assist with exploring the dynamics of the disease review prevention strategies
Jan 28, 2015
![Ali S. Khan, M.D., M.P.H.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Ali_S_Khan_M_D_.jpg)
UNMC $1.9 million grant to develop therapy to protect against nerve agent
The project is funded by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency of the U.S. Department of Defense
Jan 22, 2015
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UNMC, community colleges pave smoother path for transition to bachelor’s degree
Will provide early, guaranteed admission in the RN to BSN program for qualified students
Jan 20, 2015
![Juliann Sebastian, Ph.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/JuliannSebastian_2_.jpg)
Meyer Foundation for Disabilities announces 2015 grants
Seven organizations were awarded a total of $40,909 in grants for the year.
Jan 9, 2015
UNMC’s ‘lightly embalmed’ cadaver program provides innovative learning tool
The innovative training program helps better prepare surgeons and serves as a national model.
Jan 8, 2015
![Chandra Are, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Chandrakanth_Are_Surgical_Oncology_2013.jpg)
UNMC physician appointed vice chair of national thyroid cancer guidelines panel
Dr. Lydiatt will have an important role in guiding the committee, using best evidence to enhance and improve care nationally.
Dec 29, 2014
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