Pediatrics

Sammy’s Superheroes awards one millionth dollar to Nebraska pediatric research

The gift marks a milestone in the foundation’s fundraising for pediatric cancer research — their one millionth dollar raised.

Feb 27, 2020

Alyssa Hogeland and Erin Nahorny of Sammy's Superheroes Foundation (far left and far right) with Eleanor Rogan, Ph.D., a University of Nebraska Medical Center researcher during a check presentation event.

Milestone gift will help pediatric cancer research

Sammy’s Superheroes Foundation’s gift set to support research by Eleanor Rogan, Ph.D., and her team.

Feb 26, 2020

Eleanor Rogan, Ph.D., fourth from left, and her team of researchers will use a gift from Sammy's Superheroes Foundation for continued work on the Nebraska Watershed Project.

Susan Swindells, M.B.B.S., is 14th Scientist Laureate

Research Awards ceremony will be at 4 p.m. on March 3 in the Durham Research Center Auditorium.

Jan 21, 2020

Susan Swindells, M.B.B.S.

Children’s, UNMC strengthen partnership

New master affiliation agreement will enhance pediatric care, education and research.

Dec 4, 2019

From left, UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., and Rodrigo López, interim president and CEO, Children's Hospital & Medical Center

UNMC joins UNO event to welcome Nigerian visitors

Academic leaders from Nigeria traveled to Nebraska for conference on education.

Nov 1, 2019

Members of the Nigerian group at the conference

Governor marks 100th anniversary of MMI with proclamation

Sept. 16 was proclaimed “Munroe-Meyer Institute Day” in Nebraska.

Sep 27, 2019

From left, Gov. Pete Ricketts, University of Nebraska Interim President Susan Fritz, Ph.D., and MMI Director of Community Engagement Melonie Welsh at the proclamation event on Sept. 16.

New leaders named in pediatrics for UNMC, Children’s

Kari Simonsen, M.D., and Ann Anderson Berry, M.D., Ph.D., have been appointed to new roles.

Sep 27, 2019

From left, Kari Simonsen, M.D., and Ann Anderson Berry, M.D., Ph.D., have been appointed to leadership roles at UNMC and Children's Hospital & Medical Center.

Dele Davies, M.D., named to new council for American Academy of Pediatrics

Dr. Davies named to Council on Disaster Preparedness and Recovery, newly created council that replaced and expanded the efforts AAP’s former Disaster Preparedness Advisory Council.

Sep 16, 2019

Pediatric Cancer Research Group Symposium set for Aug. 27

National expert Brenda Weigel, M.D., of the University of Minnesota, will deliver keynote address.

Aug 23, 2019

Don Coulter, M.D., director of the Pediatric Cancer Research Group

Pediatrician, former patient reunite to help at-risk youth

Kenneth Zoucha, M.D., and psychotherapist Laura Schutte-Lundy now are on the psychiatry team at med center.

Jul 9, 2019

From left, Kenneth Zoucha, M.D., and Laura Schutte-Lundy