Neurological Sciences

Med Center hosts Huntington’s Disease symposium

Vicki Wheelock, M.D., director of the HDSA Center of Excellence at the University of California Davis Medical Center, will be the keynote speaker.

Mar 23, 2017

Amy Hellman, M.D.

UNMC scientists achieve research milestone with Parkinson’s disease

Drug that transforms immune system may predict motor improvement.

Mar 23, 2017

The three key people on the Phase I clinical trial were (left-right) Howard Gendelman, M.D., Pamela Santamaria, M.D., and R. Lee Mosley, Ph.D.

Great Plains IDeA-CTR Network seeking members

Network is a collaborative effort to reach out to medically underserved populations and transform health delivery and outcomes in the Great Plains region.

Mar 22, 2017

Matt Rizzo, M.D.

Patient/caregiver event for Huntington’s disease set for March 24

California physician will deliver keynote address at UNO’s Scott Conference Center

Mar 22, 2017

Record turnout for UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s

640 skaters participate in 24-hour event

Jan 28, 2017

The six skaters who skated all 24 hours at this year's UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson's "chill out" on the UNMC Ice Rink after completing their marathon skating effort.

Distinguished Scientist Matthew Rizzo, M.D.

Dr. Rizzo’s research focuses on human neurocognitive performance across laboratory and real-world settings.

Jan 13, 2017

Matthew Rizzo, M.D.

UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s set for Jan. 27-28

24-hour ice skating event – now in its 7th year at UNMC – has raised more than $155,000

Jan 9, 2017

Human brain is topic of Tuesday’s Science Cafe

Matthew Rizzo, M.D., will discuss emerging opportunities in neurosciences research, teaching, patient care and community outreach.

Dec 5, 2016

Matthew Rizzo, M.D.

Under the microscope: Clinical-translational research grant

Dr. Gold talks with Matthew Rizzo, M.D., principal investigator of a five-year research grant totaling nearly $20 million.

Nov 17, 2016

Time out with T.O. – Speaking out on football

Bennet Omalu, M.B.B.S., talks about high impact sports and concussions during visit to UNMC.

Nov 10, 2016

Bennet Omalu, M.B.B.S., far left, meets with Matthew Rizzo, M.D., second from left, Tom Berger, Better Business Bureau (standing), Emily Frankel and Jennifer Merickel, Ph.D., during his visit to UNMC.