Jeffrey Robb

Investment would better prepare state for disasters

The Global Center for Health Security, a national voice on biopreparedness, looks to step up Nebraska’s preparations for the next disaster.

Feb 18, 2022

Shelly Schwedhelm, executive director of emergency management and clinical operations at the Global Center for Health Security, addresses a press conference in February 2020 about the emerging coronavirus pandemic. At left is James Lawler, MD, executive director of international programs and innovation for the GCHS. (Kent Sievers/UNMC)

Pancreas cancer funding aims to accelerate treatments

The Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence has potential to multiply UNMC research efforts to more effectively fight the deadly disease.

Feb 18, 2022

The Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence would be a crucial part of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Joint project would strengthen rural health care, communities

Healthier Rural Nebraska Initiative will provide critical support for the health care needs throughout rural Nebraska.

Feb 18, 2022

The UNMC-UNK Rural Health Complex (at right) would be located next to the existing UNK Health Science Education Complex.

ARPA proposals supported as a boost for Nebraska

At a legislative hearing Thursday, the University of Nebraska offered plans to turn investments through the American Rescue Plan Act into bold improvements for the state.

Feb 18, 2022

A rendering of the proposed joint UNMC-UNK Rural Health Complex at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

UNMC for the record, Feb. 18, 2022

New chairman and vice chairman of the NU Board of Regents and a new health care certificate offered at UNO.

Feb 18, 2022

From left, Regent Bob Phares of North Platte, chairman of the NU Board of Regents, and Regent Tim Clare of Lincoln, vice chairman of the board

Black History Month presentation is today

Leo Louis II will present his talk, “Stay Safe: The Definition of Cultural Insecurity in Black America.”

Feb 17, 2022

Inclusive Excellence addresses ‘hard history’

Conversation included a presentation on confronting the past.

Feb 17, 2022

Sheritta Strong, MD, assistant vice chancellor for inclusion

From social media: Dr. Lawler on airborne transmission

The UNMC Global Center for Health Security keeps the community updated on the latest in the pandemic.

Feb 17, 2022

UNMC grant will promote nurses’ mental health

Three-year, $2.2 million federal grant will work with partners across Nebraska on ways to promote resiliency and mental health in the nursing workforce.

Feb 17, 2022

Alyson Hanish, PhD, assistant professor in the UNMC College of Nursing

CTR-MSP accepting applications for scholars

The program aims to develop early-career faculty into full clinical and translational researchers. Application deadline is April 29.

Feb 17, 2022