Lisa Spellman
Sex Trafficking in Nebraska is topic of Sept. 6 Omaha Science Cafe
Shireen Rajaram, Ph.D., an associate professor of health promotion, social and behavioral health in the College of Public Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, will discuss sex trafficking in Nebraska at the next Omaha Science Café at 7 p.m., Sept. 6 at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Dr. Rajaram, and Sriyani Tidball, […]
Aug 29, 2016
UNMC opens new home for College of Pharmacy
The University of Nebraska Medical Center celebrated the grand opening today of the UNMC Center for Drug Discovery and Lozier Center for Pharmacy Sciences and Education. The new $35 million home for UNMC’s College of Pharmacy boasts state-of-the-art laboratories and education space equipped with next-generation technology and simulation and experiential-learning tools designed to help prepare […]
Aug 23, 2016
UNMC announces Richard Holland Future Scientist Award winners
Ten undergraduate students from seven Nebraska colleges and universities recently received the 2016 Richard Holland Future Scientist Award from the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures. The students received cash prizes totaling $5,000 at the annual INBRE (Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence Program) conference on Aug. 9 in Nebraska City. The awards […]
Aug 16, 2016
UNMC chancellor, leadership team to visit five Nebraska communities Aug. 11-12
University of Nebraska Medical Center Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., and members of his leadership team, including deans and directors will visit five southeastern Nebraska communities Aug. 11-12. The UNMC delegation will meet with leaders of area health facilities, as well as local business and community members. The five communities highlighted during the outstate visit […]
Aug 5, 2016
August Science Cafe to focus on the evolution of physician private practice
John Jacobsen, M.D., a board-certified family practice physician, will discuss the evolution of physician private practice at the next Omaha Science Café at 7 p.m., Aug. 2 at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Dr. Jacobsen is vice president of practice and chief medical officer of Think Whole Person Healthcare. In this role, he is […]
Jul 27, 2016
UNMC College of Nursing names new interim assistant dean in Kearney
Michael Bleich, Ph.D., has been named interim assistant dean of the Kearney Division of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing effective July 16. Dr. Bleich is currently president and chief executive officer of NursDynamics Consultation and Development, in Wildwood, Mo. The announcement was made by Juliann Sebastian, Ph.D., dean of the UNMC […]
Jul 15, 2016
Local nonprofit encourages donors to support seniors during online giving event
Nearly10,000 people are turning 65 every day in the United States. With the senior population growing faster than any other age group, organizations like EngAge Wellness in the Home Instead Center for Successful Aging at the University of Nebraska Medical Center are experiencing an increased demand for social service programs focused on seniors. Unfortunately, only […]
Jul 6, 2016
July 12 Omaha Science Cafe to explore food safety
Deann Akins-Lewenthal, Ph.D., director of food safety and microbiology for ConAgra Foods, will discuss “Food Safety: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” at the next Omaha Science Café at 7 p.m., July 12 at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Dr. Akins-Lewenthal leads and directs the corporate food safety and microbiology function for ConAgra […]
Jul 5, 2016
U.S. Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin teams with UNMC Ophthalmologist
U.S. Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin and U.S. Paralympic swimmer Brad Snyder are teaming up to Swim for Sight to help cure blindness during the 2016 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Swim Trials and as they go for gold in Rio de Janeiro. "I am so excited to support Swim for Sight," said four-time Olympic gold medalist […]
Jun 22, 2016
24th annual State Science Meet draws 53 students from across Nebraska
Fifty-three eighth-grade students from 21 schools across Nebraska attended UNMC's 24th annual State Science Meet June 9-11, for an educational and fun experience. The goal of the meet is to inspire students, especially those from rural communities, to pursue careers in health care. The students qualify for the meet by submitting science projects in one […]
Jun 13, 2016
