Lisa Spellman
UNMC dedicates new state-of-the-art surgical simulation suite
The University of Nebraska Medical Center today dedicated the Dr. Wayne and Eileen Ryan Surgical Simulation Suite. Modeled after the simulation center at the Mayo Clinic, the surgical suite is the most technologically advanced in the country and will allow UNMC to become a regional training and testing site for medical students. Only one-third of […]
Jun 27, 2013
Study finds immigrants account for only 1.4 percent of U.S. medical spending
UNMC study finds unauthorized immigrants account for only 1.4 percent of U.S. medical spending A study by a University of Nebraska Medical Center researcher revealed that unauthorized immigrants have lower health care expenditures compared to legal residents, naturalized citizens and U.S. natives. The study, which analyzed health expenditure data from the medical expenditure panel survey […]
Jun 14, 2013
Breakthroughs in cancer research topic of June 17 Science Cafe in Lincoln
Breakthroughs in cancer research is the topic of the next Science Café at 7 p.m. on June 17 at the Courtyard Marriott, 808 R St., in downtown Lincoln. Jason Glanzer, Ph.D., a research associate in the department of oral biology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry, will discuss his efforts to […]
Jun 4, 2013
UNMC honors two for aging research
University of Nebraska Medical Center researcher Tony Wilson, Ph.D., and medical student Matt Varon were honored for their research into Alzheimer's disease and other conditions related to aging. Dr. Wilson, an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Pharmacology & Experimental Neuroscience, received the Oldfield Alzheimer's Research Fund Award. Varon, a third-year medical student, received […]
Jun 3, 2013
Deadly sepsis focus of UNMC study
A University of Nebraska Medical Center researcher has determined that the investigational drug Eritoran used in a large clinical trial to treat a severe and often deadly infection known as sepsis did not reduce mortality. As a result of the study Eritoran will not be recommended for wider use and no further clinical trials are […]
May 31, 2013
Stem cell profiteering is focus of June 11 luncheon and Omaha Science Cafe
The irresponsible use of stem cells for profit is the focus of the next Omaha Science Café on June 11, at 7 p.m. at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Gary Susser, a trial attorney and vocal activist supporting stem cell research is the featured speaker. Susser, who appeared with his wife, Judith, on “60 […]
May 30, 2013
UNMC eye institute will revolutionize eye care in Nebraska
Today the University of Nebraska Medical Center joins the ranks of leading ophthalmology centers with the opening of the Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute. The new Truhlsen Eye Institute is poised to revolutionize eye care in the region and will allow UNMC to join the ranks of other centers of excellence such as the Wilmer […]
May 22, 2013
UNMC researcher offers rare glimpse into Parkinson’s disease using neuroimaging
A University of Nebraska Medical Center research team has found a way to monitor brain injuries that occur in Parkinson’s disease providing clinicians a rare glimpse into the disease process. By using magnetoencephalography (MEG) imaging Tony Wilson, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience and lead study investigator, was […]
May 16, 2013
UNMC College of Dentistry offers free seminar to dentists and dental hygienists
Faculty from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry will go to Grand Island, North Platte and Scottsbluff next month to provide training to dental health professionals on managing patients who have severe inflammation caused by periodontal disease. The annual UNMC College of Dentistry Dental Education Caravan will feature presentations by Richard Reinhardt, […]
Apr 26, 2013
Heart-lung machine focus of May 7 Omaha Science Cafe
David Holt, program director for clinical perfusion at the University of Nebraska Medical Center will discuss the mystery, science and art of the heart-lung machine at the next Omaha Science Café at 7 p.m., May 7 at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. A UNMC educator and practitioner in the field, Holt will discuss how […]
Apr 25, 2013