InterCOM

University of Nebraska partners with Los Alamos National Laboratory

Project could lead to Nebraska creating educational niche in biodefense training

May 8, 2018

From left, Ken Bayles, Ph.D., of UNMC; Mark Riley, Ph.D., of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln; and Harshini Mukundan, Ph.D., of Los Alamos National Laboratory.

UNMC researchers aim to improve hernia mesh

Duo is developing a mesh that will be more friendly to living tissue.

May 7, 2018

Jingwei Xie, Ph.D., left, and Mark Carlson, M.D., may have found a solution for a better hernia mesh.

Yanneys honored during May 5 commencement in Omaha

Mike Yanney and Gail Walling Yanney, M.D., receive J.G. Elliott Award.

May 7, 2018

Gail Walling Yanney, M.D., and Mike Yanney

Chihuly Sanctuary to close until June 4

New art, lighting to be installed.

May 7, 2018

BHECN announces annual award recipients

Awards honor mentors and advocates for greater access, awareness, and information about behavioral health careers in Nebraska.

May 3, 2018

Joe Evans, Ph.D., left, receives the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska's Distinguished Service Award from Howard Liu, M.D.

Researchers find rheumatoid arthritis carries increased risk of heart disease

Findings published in prestigious British Medical Journal

May 3, 2018

Gold Humanism Honor Society inducts new class

Nineteen third-year medical students, six residents and five members of the faculty were recognized.

May 3, 2018

New members of the Gold Humanism Honor Society were inducted on April 28.

UNMC, Nebraska Medicine show caring side

UNMC Student Senate, Nebraska Medicine’s Emerging Professionals Group took part in a day of service.

May 2, 2018

From left, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dele Davies, M.D., Aneesha Dasgupta and Tayla Heavican at the Habitat for Humanity construction site.

Dr. Fayad chairs session exploring major changes in acute stroke management

Pierre Fayad, M.D., organized the session at the American Academy of Neurology annual meeting.

May 1, 2018

Pierre Fayad, M.D.

News briefs

With Dr. Jeff Hill retiring soon, changes are being made in admissions and student affairs; Drs. Jeff Harrison and Wendy Grant named to associate dean posts.

Apr 30, 2018

Jeff Harrison, M.D. (left) and Wendy Grant, M.D. (right)