Lisa Spellman
2014 Nebraska Science Festival begins April 24
Are you curious about atomic glowing slime, astronomy, rocket launches, weather, malolactic fermentation, stem cell science? Explore these topics and so much more at this year’s Nebraska Science Festival, which kicks off April 24 and runs through April 27. The Nebraska Science Festival includes hands-on activities, science talks, tours, nature experiences, exhibits, performances and other […]
Apr 16, 2014
Lincoln area to celebrate 2014 Nebraska Science Festival
Lincoln and surrounding communities are hosting Nebraska Science Festival events this year, giving residents of all ages an opportunity to explore the wonders of science. “We’re thrilled to have the Lincoln community involved in this year’s Science Festival,” said Kacie Baum, a member of the Festival’s Advisory Board. “If you love science, want to learn […]
Apr 9, 2014
2014 Bike for Sight set for April 26
The University of Nebraska Medical Center will host the 2014 Bike for Sight on Saturday, April 26, at Miller’s Landing on the downtown Omaha riverfront. The charity bike tour aims to raise awareness and funds to support a vision restoring cataract camp in Nepal, a country located in south Asia bordered by India and China. […]
Apr 8, 2014
NU Regents formally approve UNMC Center for Reducing Health Disparities
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Friday approved the Center for Reducing Health Disparities at the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s College of Public Health. From health fairs, smoking cessation programs and parenting workshops to support groups for breast cancer survivors and people with diabetes, the Center for Reducing Health Disparities collaborates with […]
Mar 21, 2014
Celebrate the science of food at this year’s Nebraska Science Festival
Love science and food? If so, mark your calendar for this year’s Nebraska Science Festival, which involves eCreamery Ice Cream & Gelato, Nebraska Brewing Company, Brix and The French Bulldog. In all, more than 20 participating sites will offer activities during this year’s Nebraska Science Festival, which begins April 24 and runs through April 27. […]
Mar 20, 2014
NOCCC hosts April 2 community reception for new UNMC chancellor
Residents of north Omaha are invited to a community reception to meet new University of Nebraska Medical Center Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., on April 2. Hosted by the North Omaha Community Care Council, the reception will be at the Love’s Jazz and Arts Center, 2510 N. 24th St., from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Refreshments […]
Mar 13, 2014
Nanomedicine is focus of March 4 Omaha Science Cafe
Matthew Zimmerman, Ph.D., will discuss nanomedicine and cardiovascular disease at the next Omaha Science Café, at 7 p.m., March 4 at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Dr. Zimmerman is an associate professor in the department of cellular and integrative physiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. Zimmerman earned his bachelor’s degree in […]
Feb 26, 2014
Vocal cord dysfunction topic of Feb. 24 Lincoln Science Cafe
Vocal cord dysfunction is the topic of the next Lincoln Science Café at 7 p.m. on Feb. 24 at Brewsky’s, 201 N. 8th St., in Lincoln. Vinay Mehta, M.D., an allergist with Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates, P.C. in Lincoln, will discuss what vocal cord dysfunction is, how it is diagnosed and treated. Dr. Mehta […]
Feb 18, 2014
UNMC to hold discussions on bipolar disorder at Omaha Community Playhouse
Two mental health professionals from the University of Nebraska Medical Center will discuss bipolar disorder following the Feb. 16 and March 2 performance of “Next to Normal” at the Omaha Community Playhouse. The 2010 winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, “Next to Normal,” is a raw account of a family dealing with mental illness, […]
Feb 10, 2014
UNMC opens low vision satellite clinic in Lincoln
Photo: Low vision patient and Lincoln resident Peggy Campbell uses telescopic glasses when she drives. Campbell was fitted with the specialty glasses and taught how to use them through the Weigel Williamson Center for Visual Rehabilitation at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. The Weigel Williamson Center for Visual Rehabilitation at the University […]
Feb 4, 2014
