Press Release

UNMC ice rink hours change; season runs through Jan. 31

The University of Nebraska Medical Center ice rink has changed its hours for open skating for the rest of the season due to UNMC student intramural activities, including curling and broomball leagues. The skating season runs through Jan. 31. The new hours are: •Sunday: Noon to 8 p.m. •Monday: Closed •Tuesday: 11 a.m. to noon […]

Jan 7, 2016

Study:Most men not getting information they need about prostate cancer screening

Men and their health providers are not having important discussions when it comes to prostate cancer screening and treatment.

Jan 6, 2016

Virtual reality in medicine topic of Jan. 5 Omaha Science Cafe

Joseph Siu, Ph.D., an associate professor of physical therapy education in the College of Allied Health Professions at the University of Nebraska Medical Center will discuss the use of virtual reality in medical training and research, at the next Omaha Science Café at 7 p.m., Jan. 5 at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Dr. […]

Dec 22, 2015

Report highlights efforts to grow Nebraska’s mental health workforce

78 out of 93 counties in Nebraska experience high need for behavioral health services

Dec 21, 2015

Pioneering neuroprotective results achieved in Parkinson’s preclinical studies

Allows immune system to repair brain damage; results reported in Journal of Neuroscience

Dec 16, 2015

Howard Gendelman, M.D.

UNMC technology officer named Fellow of National Academy of Inventors

Dr. Rod Markin joins prestigious group that includes 27 Nobel Laureates

Dec 15, 2015

Rod Markin, M.D., Ph.D.

135 UNMC students to receive diplomas during Dec. 18 commencement ceremonies

The ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. in the Witherspoon Concert Hall at Joslyn Art Museum.

Dec 15, 2015

UNMC College of Nursing ranks 29th among most affordable online RN to BSN

The ranking includes only fully accredited schools that offer an online RN to BSN program.

Dec 14, 2015

Juliann Sebastian, Ph.D.

UNMC study: U.S. capability for treating Ebola outbreak sufficient but limited

New survey finds increased capacity since 2014 outbreak

Dec 14, 2015

New ophthalmology journal to be housed at UNMC’s Truhlsen Eye Institute

Quan Dong Nguyen, M.D., chairman of the UNMC Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and director of the Truhlsen Eye Institute (TEI), has been named inaugural editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports. This new online-only, open access journal is a companion publication to the prestigious American Journal of Ophthalmology and will be […]

Dec 9, 2015