Ryan Shaw
Team of scientists tackle key HIV question
Collaboration works to stop replication of devious virus.
Jun 3, 2014
Kids of all ages wowed by science
In its second year, the Nebraska Science Festival continues to expand.
Jun 3, 2014
Study seeks to improve life of migrant workers
High levels of stress and depression were found among seasonal farmworkers.
Jun 3, 2014
Distinguished scientists honored
Scientists work for years, even decades, to answer the question, or hypothesis that initially put them on their research path.
Jun 3, 2014
COM Student of the Month – Jennifer Wittry, third-year student
Each month, InterCOM will highlight a “Student of the Month” from the College of Medicine. Students will be featured for their participation in activities outside of medical school and for making a difference in the community. The goal is to recognize students for what they are doing and to encourage other students to get involved in the community. After all, medical school should be much more than studying.
May 27, 2014
Tackling med school while being tackled
On May 10, Beau Kildow received his medical degree at UNMC’s spring Omaha commencement. It will likely be his greatest highlight at Ralston Arena. Likely be? Well, there was that game-winning touchdown earlier this season. Kildow, who matched at Duke and is headed for a residency in orthopedics, spent his last two years of medical school also playing professional indoor football for the Omaha Beef.
May 27, 2014
Construction update – Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center
You may have noticed a new addition to the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center project site. It can be seen over the rooftops of the campus’ tallest buildings and spotted all the way from West Omaha. It is a tower crane that will help to construct the new Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center facility. At 300 feet tall with a wing span of 255 feet, it’s hard to miss. It’s also bright yellow.
May 27, 2014
Division Profile: Internal Medicine – Oncology/Hematology
Chief: Julie Vose, M.D., MBA Administrator: Lisa Muschall Division Personnel: Faculty: 17 (16 clinical M.D.s and 1 research M.D.) Fellows: 6 Staff: 57 New Faculty: Matthew Lunning, D.O., assistant professor, started July 1, 2013. Dr. Lunning specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of rare lymphoid malignancies, multiple myeloma and benign hematologic conditions. He sees patients […]
May 27, 2014
College of Medicine recognized as top 10 program for producing family physicians
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine has been recognized by the American Academy of Family Physicians as one of the top 10 programs in the country in producing family physicians. The award was presented at a conference of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine in San Antonio.
May 27, 2014
Chancellor Gold gives his inaugural address to faculty
Nearly 90 days on the job, UNMC’s new chancellor, Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., presented his first state of the campus address at the annual Faculty Senate Awards Ceremony on April 24. “I have received an incredibly warm welcome from the campus and I’m very impressed with the depth and breadth of the relationships UNMC has with the community,” he said.
May 27, 2014
