Press Release

UNMC workforce study finds shortage of pediatric oncologists in Nebraska

A University of Nebraska Medical Center study has determined that the number of pediatric oncologists in Nebraska is lagging. In reviewing workforce numbers over a five-year period, (2008-12), Jim Stimpson, Ph.D., director of the Center for Health Policy, at the UNMC College of Public Health, found that the number of adult cancer physicians increased by […]

Jan 20, 2014

Iowa physician tabbed as chairman of UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences

Will increase faculty, grow clinical and research programs

Jan 17, 2014

Matthew Rizzo, M.D.

Nebraska Science Festival keynote Adam Savage cancels

New speaker, ticket release date soon to be announced

Jan 17, 2014

Wanted: Smokers to participate in tobacco marketing study

UNMC, Roswell Park Cancer Institute seek 1,000 smokers to participate in $1.4 million study

Jan 15, 2014

Mohammad Siahpush, Ph.D.

UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s raises about $20,000

Amazingly, four skaters skate all 24 hours

Jan 11, 2014

Body turns on features to adjust to cold

Body turns on amazing features to adjust to cold.

Jan 10, 2014

UNMC extends ice skating season through Jan. 19

The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s ice rink will be open through Sunday, Jan. 19. It will be closed beginning Jan. 20. The rink was originally set to close on Jan. 11, following the 24-hour UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson's. The rink is located just east of 42nd Street midway between Emile Street and Dewey Avenue […]

Jan 9, 2014

Science of brain surgery is focus of Jan. 14 Omaha Science Cafe

Michele Aizenberg, M.D., will discuss brain surgery at the next Omaha Science Café, at 7 p.m., Jan. 14 at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Dr. Aizenberg is assistant professor of neurosurgery and oncology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and director of the Brain and Spine Cancer Center at The Nebraska Medical Center. […]

Jan 7, 2014

Montgomery Gentry to perform at 2014 Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska

Fundraising event for cancer research set for June 6-7 in Nebraska Panhandle

Jan 7, 2014