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New technology developed for engineering animal models

A study published May 17 in the journal Genome Biology shows how highly popular, custom genetically engineered animal models are easily generated using a new patent-pending technology called Easi-CRISPR.

Easi-CRISPR allows researchers to create these much-needed animal models at previously unheard of rates and significantly lower cost.

May 18, 2017

UNMC hosts Chinese business leaders

Visitors, in town for Berkshire Hathaway, toured the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

May 17, 2017

The American Chamber of Commerce in China sent about 25 representatives to a May 4 presentation by UNMC leaders.

Study shows device reduces blood draw contamination

Could save billions in health care costs, reduce risks to patient and improve antibiotic stewardship.

May 17, 2017

Mark Rupp, M.D., talks live about the study to reporters across the country through Newswise.

Remembering: Mike Boska, Ph.D.

Longtime UNMC researcher collaborated with many across campus.

May 16, 2017

Mike Boska, Ph.D.

From chalkboard to virtual reality

UNMC’s Omaha campus connects to Scottsbluff using iWall.

May 15, 2017

In Omaha at the Sorrell Center Visualization Hub, UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. and Pamela Boyers, Ph.D., associate vice chancellor for Interprofessional Experiential Center for Enduring Learning, use a laptop at left to talk to faculty, staff and students in Scottsbluff through an iWall connection. At left is the connection to Scottsbluff.

NU among the nation’s best in tech transfer

A new report measuring universities’ success in driving economic growth ranks the University of Nebraska among the nation’s elite.

May 12, 2017

University of Nebraska President Hank Bounds, Ph.D.

UNMC at forefront of reshaping medical education

UNMC College of Medicine one of 32 medical schools accelerating change.

May 10, 2017

Andrew Gurman, M.D., president of the American Medical Association

Thyroid and Endocrine Multidisciplinary Clinic

The Thyroid and Endocrine Multidisciplinary Clinic at Nebraska Medicine (TEMDC) is a new multi-service clinic for patients with thyroid cancer and other endocrine tumors.

May 9, 2017

Whitney Goldner, MD

Medical Students Collaborate on Invited Commentary for Academic Medicine

R. Logan Jones, fourth-year medical student at UNMC, co-authored an article titled “Engaging Learners to Advance Medical Education,” published in Academic Medicine.

May 9, 2017

Logan Jones, UNMC medical student

Medical Student Michael Price Presents at Gordon Research Seminar

Michael Price, a third-year MD/PhD student was selected to give an oral presentation at a Gordon Research Seminar for Cilia, Mucus and Mucociliary Interactions in Galveston, Texas, earlier this year.

May 9, 2017