College of Medicine

Time out with T.O. – A special gift

Elementary school students raise money for the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Jun 11, 2018

Four third-graders from Prairie Lane Elementary School (from left) -- Alex LeClair, Preston Kratky, Tyler Hanna and Jude Van Belle -- raised $100 for the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center by teaching some of their classmates how to play sports by conducting a two-hour camp for the low cost of $5. The boys were recognized by Beth Welke, school principal, at left, and Tom Thompson, who received the check on behalf of the University of Nebraska Foundation.

UNMC for the record

Drs. Karst, Ramos participate in rural health panel, and other news and notes from the UNMC community.

Jun 8, 2018

From left, Shawn Kaskie, fellows coordinator, Rural Futures Institute, Brent Comstock of Rural Impact Hub, Kyle Ryan, Ph.D., Athena Ramos, Ph.D., Marty Fattig and Greg Karst, Ph.D.

Dr. Latacha recognized with basic science teaching award

Kimberly Latacha, Ph.D., receives the 2017 Basic Science Outstanding Teaching Award from the College of Medicine and the Class of 1962.

Jun 8, 2018

Kim Latacha, Ph.D. (second from left) received the Basic Science Outstanding Teaching Award from the College of Medicine and the Class of 1962. Other participants at the award luncheon included (from left-right): Pat O'Gara, M.D., Class of 1962; Gerald (Jay) Moore, M.D., senior associate dean for academic affairs; and Bill Orr, M.D., Class of 1962.

Dr. Armitage named a giant in the cancer field

James Armitage, M.D., is inducted by OncLive as one of the 2018 Giants of Cancer Care.

Jun 8, 2018

From left: Robert Goldsmith from OncLive, James Armitage, M.D., Kanti Rai, M.D., from Northwell Health and Pat Borgen, M.D., chair for Giants of Cancer CareĀ®.

Eppley Institute to host short course in cancer biology

Focus of event will be “Drug Resistance in Cancer.”

Jun 8, 2018

Olson Center for Women’s Health marks 25 years

Center provides funding for research, clinical programs, and a resource center for both patients and providers.

Jun 8, 2018

The advisory committee for the Olson Center for Women's Health includes, from left: Donald Gibbens, M.D.; Carl Smith, M.D.: Christine Murphy; Nancy Olson; Gail Walling-Yanney, M.D.; Kendra Swanson, M.D.; David Olson, M.D.; Jennifer Larsen, M.D.; and Karen Olson, M.D.

NU defense research institute earns new $92 million contract

Air Force commits five-year contract to National Strategic Research Institute.

Jun 7, 2018

From left, Regent Bob Phares, Regent Tim Clare, Legislative Speaker Sen. Jim Scheer, Sen. Anna Wishart, University of Nebraska President Hank Bounds, Ph.D., UNMC and University of Nebraska at Omaha Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., Lt. Gen. Robert Hinson, Sen. Merv Riepe, Sen. Mike McDonnell

Remembering UNMC supporter Mona Faith

Leslie’s Healing Garden, Truhlsen Eye Institute show philanthropist’s impact on UNMC.

Jun 7, 2018

UNMC Board of Counselors names new officers, members during annual meeting

The board advises UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., on health care issues of importance

Jun 7, 2018

Orthopaedic resident graduation events Friday

Artist Mary Whyte, renowned shoulder surgeon Evan Flatow, M.D., will speak during day’s events.

Jun 6, 2018

Orthopaedic Surgery chief residents graduating Friday include Leonid Grossman, M.D., Sayfe Jassim, M.D., Benjamin Ogden, M.D., and Noah Porter, M.D.