Lisa Spellman

American Indian students get science education boost at UNMC

Forty-eight American Indian youths from reservations in Nebraska and South Dakota, as well as Omaha, participated in the Science Education Partnership Award camp hosted by UNMC earlier this month.

Jun 22, 2010

Looking back on 20 years of RHOP with Melissa Muhs

Reflections from RHOP graduate Melissa Muhs, now a physician assistant at Sidney Medical Associates.

Jun 18, 2010

Study examines a couples’ therapy for heart patients

For a year during nursing school, Bernice Yates, Ph.D., cared for her mother who was dying of cancer.

Jun 4, 2010

UNO adviser to be on campus on June 11 and 29

An adviser from the University of Nebraska at Omaha will be available at UNMC on June 11 and 29 to meet with anyone interested in starting or finishing their degrees.

May 24, 2010

Dr. Nawshad’s mission to save smiles

Until the flood of 1988, few had paid attention to cleft lip and palate in the rural hillsides of Bangladesh.

May 19, 2010

Report highlights companies spun off from UNMC research

Two companies that spun off from UNMC research — Virtual Incision Corporation of Lincoln, and Ximerex, Inc., of Blair — are highlighted in a nationwide “success stories” report recently released by The Science Coalition.

May 18, 2010

Looking back on 20 years of RHOP with Josh McConkey, M.D.

Since its inception in 1990, 356 students have graduated from the Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP). Many of those young health care professionals returned to rural towns in Nebraska where they live and practice today.

May 17, 2010

More UNO classes offered at UNMC this fall

Two University of Nebraska at Omaha courses will be held on the UNMC campus this Fall for medical center employees who wish to advance their education.

May 13, 2010

Research Notes — Study links Parkinson’s disease with skin cancer melanoma

A recent study published in the Archives of Neurology Journal has revealed a link between the skin cancer melanoma and Parkinson’s disease.

May 4, 2010

Connie Yori to speak at annual retiree luncheon

Nebraska women’s basketball coach Connie Yori — the 2010 National Coach of the Year — will be the keynote speaker at the University of Nebraska’s annual retiree luncheon May 20.

Apr 29, 2010