College of Medicine

Excavation work begins on Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center

Crews are working six days a week on the site.

Nov 19, 2013

Excavation work will last through December. (Photo courtesy Peter Iwen, Ph.D.)

Nominations sought for research faculty awards

Honors include UNMC Scientist Laureate, Research Leadership, Distinguished Scientist and New Investigator Awards.

Nov 18, 2013

Amarnath Natarajan, Ph.D., was honored as a Distinguished Scientist earlier this year. The Office of Vice Chancellor for Research is now calling for nominations for the next round of research awards.

Kaushik Patel, Ph.D., named A. Ross McIntyre, M.D., Ph.D., Professor

Professorship will enhance Dr. Patel’s research on the neural control of cardiovascular and renal function.

Nov 15, 2013

Kaushik Patel, Ph.D., is the inaugural A. Ross McIntyre M.D., Ph.D., Professor.

Dr. Mathews a man for all (sports) seasons

Monty Mathews, M.D., is on the sidelines to keep athletes from being sidelined.

Nov 14, 2013

Monty Mathews, M.D.

UNMC researchers work to improve outcomes of lymphoma patients

Findings were published in a leading oncology journal this month.

Nov 13, 2013

Kai Fu, M.D., Ph.D.

New faculty spotlight – Paras Mishra, Ph.D.

Dr. Mishra aims at a novel therapeutic target for diabetes and diabetes-mediated heart failure.

Nov 13, 2013

McGoogan Library hosting an open house this week

Library is celebrating new changes and the grand opening of the AskUs@UNMC reference desk.

Nov 12, 2013

Souvenir photos will be available at the open house.

UNMC one of four institutions selected for primary care pilot project

New paradigm involves training resident physicians in medical home setting

Nov 12, 2013

Andy Rorie, M.D., a UNMC resident physician, examines Regina Huerta, a patient at one of the medical center's patient-centered medical homes (PCMH).

Ibuprofen vs. emphysema? UNMC leads national study

Stephen Rennard, M.D., and his team will evaluate if the over-the-counter drug can reverse the disease’s effects.

Nov 12, 2013

Stephen Rennard, M.D.

Video: Shared medical appointments increase accessibility

See why the phrase “The doctor will see everyone now” is being heard prior to clinic exams.

Nov 11, 2013