Press Release

UNMC students train in communities across Nebraska

UNMC students will be working with health professionals across Nebraska this spring as part of their health care education.

Dec 20, 2013

Fourth annual UNMC Skate-a-thon to raise funds for Parkinson’s research

Previous three Skate-a-thons have raised total of $110,000

Dec 19, 2013

What’s in a burp?

While a burp can be a short utterance, there is so much more to appreciate about our eructations.

Dec 17, 2013

From common colds to deadly lung diseases, one protein plays key role

UNMC pulmonologist part of team that isolates the culprit

Dec 17, 2013

Joe Sisson, M.D.

310 UNMC students to receive diplomas during commencement ceremonies

Diplomas will be conferred on students during ceremonies Dec. 20 in Omaha.

Dec 17, 2013

Booths, community hosts sought for the 2014 Nebraska Science Festival

Science fans can share their love of science by participating in the second annual Nebraska Science Festival, which runs April 24-27 in Omaha and Lincoln. Those interested should submit applications to: Present hands-on, kid-friendly science booths at one of the free Science Expos. The Expos will be April 24 and 25 at The Durham Museum […]

Dec 4, 2013

Jeffrey Gold, M.D.

UNMC Eye Institute unveils two-story wall mural celebrating

The Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute and the UNMC Prevention of Global Blindness Division will unveil “The Gift of Sight,” a roughly 13’x21’ mural designed to recognize vision-saving efforts throughout the world. The unveiling will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 2 at the Truhlsen Eye Institute, 40th and Leavenworth streets. Featuring images […]

Nov 27, 2013

HIV research involving UNMC featured in New England Journal of Medicine

A recent study involving HIV researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center revealed that a new, simplified drug may be the most effective treatment for people infected with this disease. The research was featured in the Nov. 7 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. The study compared the traditional drug therapy currently […]

Nov 26, 2013

UNMC study looks at seniors’ inability to walk, talk at same time

Dual-task study may provide path for battling dementia

Nov 26, 2013

Dawn Venema, Ph.D.,  (left) and Joseph Siu, Ph.D., work with a research subject as part of their study.
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