College of Medicine
UNMC teams on Parkinson’s disease preclinical study
Pioneering neuroprotective results reported in Journal of Neuroscience.
Dec 16, 2015
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Pioneering neuroprotective results achieved in Parkinson’s preclinical studies
Allows immune system to repair brain damage; results reported in Journal of Neuroscience
Dec 16, 2015
![Howard Gendelman, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Gendelman10092.jpg)
135 UNMC students to receive diplomas during Dec. 18 commencement ceremonies
The ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. in the Witherspoon Concert Hall at Joslyn Art Museum.
Dec 15, 2015
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![The skywalk will connect the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center to the Hixson-Lied building.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Bridge1215.jpg)
Finalist for MMI director position withdraws
G. Bradley Schaefer, M.D., will not visit campus this week.
Dec 15, 2015
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Quan Dong Nguyen, M.D., shares the story of his journey to the United States.
Dec 15, 2015
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UNMC technology officer named Fellow of National Academy of Inventors
Dr. Rod Markin joins prestigious group that includes 27 Nobel Laureates
Dec 15, 2015
![Rod Markin, M.D., Ph.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Rodney-Markin-Pathology.jpg)
Med center will help reduce infections in health facilities
DHHS, UNMC, Nebraska Medicine partner on statewide initiative.
Dec 14, 2015
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Shilpa Buch, Ph.D., is UNMC’s 10th Scientist Laureate
Dr. Buch and the rest of 2015 research award winners will be honored at Feb. 11 event.
Dec 14, 2015
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UNMC study: U.S. capability for treating Ebola outbreak sufficient but limited
New survey finds increased capacity since 2014 outbreak
Dec 14, 2015
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