College of Medicine

UNMC researchers to study role of tumor microenvironment in pancreatic cancer

Hope to develop better therapeutics by learning more about pancreatic cancer cells

Oct 10, 2011

Surinder Batra, Ph.D.

Breast cancer navigator program provides calm in the storm

Jimmie Johnson was devastated six years ago when she heard the words, “You have breast cancer.”

Oct 7, 2011

Susan G. Komen grant awarded to UNMC provides advocates for women with breast cancer

A grant from the Susan G. Komen for the CureĀ® will help women get appropriate early detection, treatment and follow-up breast cancer services.

Oct 6, 2011

Spotlight on new faculty – Michael Salomon, M.D.

Michael Salomon, M.D., associate professor in the department of radiology, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.

Oct 5, 2011

UNMC History 101 – Football at the medical center

From 1899 through 1902, the Omaha Medical College — the institution that would eventually become UNMC — had a football team.

Oct 4, 2011

Research Notes – Study provides new hope for COPD patients

UNMC’s Stephen Rennard, M.D., played a key role in a study that could change the way health professionals and patients view chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) — the third leading cause of death in the United States.

Sep 27, 2011

UNMC participating in clinical trials for fragile X syndrome

One of nine U.S. sites to study investigational drug

Sep 27, 2011

Spotlight on new faculty – Mindy Lacey, M.D.

Mindy Lacey, M.D., assistant professor in the department of family medicine, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.

Sep 26, 2011

UNMC involved in major study that challenges widely accepted views on COPD

A study involving UNMC may provide hope to some COPD patients and prompt reevaluation of treatment.

Sep 26, 2011

A funding opportunity from medicine’s alumni association

The College of Medicine Alumni Association has about $25,000 available for small grants that will go to groups and projects that advance the college’s mission.

Sep 23, 2011