Lisa Spellman
65 student graduate from UNMC High School Alliance
Sixty-five high school students from 12 metro-area school districts and 21 high schools graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s High School Alliance program on Thursday, May 24. A graduation ceremony and reception was held at the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education on the UNMC campus, where each student received a […]
May 31, 2017
New technology developed for engineering animal models
A study published May 17 in the journal Genome Biology shows how highly popular, custom genetically engineered animal models are easily generated using a new patent-pending technology called Easi-CRISPR.
Easi-CRISPR allows researchers to create these much-needed animal models at previously unheard of rates and significantly lower cost.
May 18, 2017
Undergrads get a taste of public health
Twenty-eight students from six Nebraska colleges and universities spent the week learning about public health career opportunities May 15-19 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
May 18, 2017
UNMC at forefront of reshaping medical education
UNMC College of Medicine one of 32 medical schools accelerating changes in medical education.
May 3, 2017
UNMC College of Dentistry offers seminars to alumni dental health professionals
Faculty from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry will travel to Ashland, Kearney, North Platte and Scottsbluff to provide education to alumni dental health professionals on contemporary topics in pediatric dentistry and evidence-based dentistry. The annual UNMC College of Dentistry Dental Education Caravan will feature presentations by: Bryan Skar, D.D.S., an assistant […]
May 1, 2017
Technological advances in eye surgery is topic of May 2 Omaha Science Cafe
Ophthalmologist Donny Suh, M.D., will discuss technological advances in eye surgeries for 2017 and beyond at the next Omaha Science Café at 7 p.m. on May 2 at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Dr. Suh, M.D., is the chief of ophthalmology service at Children’s Hospital and Medical Center and an associate professor at the […]
Apr 24, 2017
Nebraska Science Festival highlights in Lincoln, Denton, Raymond, Ashland
The fifth annual Nebraska Science Festival – presented by the University of Nebraska Medical Center and scheduled for April 20-29 – is around the corner. And, with a multitude of science- and technology-related activities in communities across the state, it’s not too early to plan your SciFest schedule. You’ll find the entire festival schedule (with […]
Apr 10, 2017
Women in Science: A panel discussion on STEM careers
The Nebraska Science Festival invites the public to attend a free panel discussion featuring women successful in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers. "Women in Science" will be April 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. at MCC at Do Space, 7205 Dodge Street, Omaha. Panelists will share their life experiences, as well as lessons […]
Apr 7, 2017
Free film screenings during Nebraska Science Festival
Three Omaha Public Schools will host free public screenings of the Academy Award nominated Hidden Figures on April 25 & 26 as part of the Nebraska Science Festival. In addition, the University of Nebraska Medical Center invites the public to an outdoor showing of Inside Out on April 27. The screenings are among more than […]
Apr 7, 2017
UNMC appoints Ryan Splittgerber, Ph.D., assistant dean
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Allied Health Professions has named Ryan Splittgerber, Ph.D., assistant dean at the Health Science Education Complex (HSEC) on the University of Nebraska-Kearney campus. An assistant professor of physical therapy education, he leads the CAHP’s efforts in Kearney. "Dr. Splittgerber is the perfect recipient," for the position, said […]
Apr 6, 2017
