College of Medicine

UNMC for the record

Nursing students receive UCARE grant, and other news and notes from the UNMC community.

Oct 5, 2018

From left, nursing students Meghan Caldwell, Megan Witcig, Ashli Glosser and Breanna Pekarek.

Study finds that stealth drug fights resistant bacteria

Drug works as a Trojan horse to destroy bacteria.

Oct 5, 2018

Brad Britigan, M.D., dean of the UNMC College of Medicine

Time out with T.O. – A special day in Auburn

Presenting award to Auburn Family Health Center sparks family memories for Monty Mathews, M.D.

Oct 5, 2018

The University of Nebraska Medical Center recognized Auburn Family Health Center on Monday with a plaque in recognition of the center being a key site for providing clinical experience for UNMC students. Dr. Monty Mathews (holding the plaque) made the presentation for UNMC. Others in the photo (left-right) included: Kim Kruger, Lindsey Howell, a UNMC physician assistant student, Jill Haveman, a physician assistant, Dr. Michael Zaruba, Dr. Jeffrey Meade and Dr. Gary Ensz.

New faculty spotlight: Ryan Trowbridge, M.D.

Dr. Trowbridge is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Dermatology and director of inpatient consultative dermatology, Nebraska Medicine.

Oct 4, 2018

Ryan Trowbridge, M.D.

Event provides personal perspective on BRCA1

The family of UNMC administrator Rick Blum will discuss their experiences.

Oct 4, 2018

Members of the Blum family

Med center responds to international call for aid

In response to Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) this year, med center sends a team of infectious diseases experts to help prevent the spread of the deadly disease.

Oct 3, 2018

UNMC and Nebraska Medicine have responded to a request from an international agency to send a team of infectious diseases experts to Uganda to help prevent the spread of Ebola.

Drs. Kang, Shaw to read from work on campus

Thursday’s event is free and will be held at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Oct 2, 2018

From left, Byers "Bud" Shaw, M.D., and Lydia Kang, M.D.

Cattlemen’s Ball raises nearly $1.75 million

Amount raised is second-highest in event’s 21-year history.

Oct 1, 2018

Ken Cowan, M.D., Ph.D. (third from left), director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, went to Hebron, Neb., on Sept. 6 to receive a proceeds check of more than $1.55 million from the planning committee for this year's Cattlemen's Ball of Nebraska. (Photo courtesy of Nancy McGill)

Nebraska Medicine earns $3 million disaster response grant

One of two hospitals nationwide to receive the grant.

Oct 1, 2018

Memorial tribute for Bruce Buehler, M.D., set for Oct. 1

Dr. Buehler was a former director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute and chair of the UNMC Department of Pediatrics.

Sep 27, 2018

Bruce Buehler, M.D.
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