Press Release
UNMC loses one of its top supporters – Dr. Leland Olson
Dr. Olson and his late wife, Dorothy, contributed millions of dollars to fund women’s health and nursing initiatives
Jul 10, 2013
UNMC to launch clinical trial to test unique therapy for Parkinson’s disease
The Nebraska Neuroscience Alliance (NNA) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, is embarking on a translational clinical trial to determine if an approved drug, Leukine, used to boost the immune system in cancer patients, has any benefits as an immune therapy in people with Parkinson’s disease. The NNA, formed in 2011, unites three of UNMC’s top neuroscience programs […]
Jul 10, 2013
Record turnout of more than 2,000 expected for July 13 late night bike ride
Proceeds will support programs at the Munroe-Meyer Institute
Jul 9, 2013
Nanotechnology innovation could better target treatments
New startup company hopes to commercialize nontoxic, biodegradable system within 18 months.
Jul 8, 2013
Antidepressants reduce depression in head and neck cancer patients
UNMC study could change guidelines for treating these cancers
Jul 8, 2013
Peanuts, peanut products cause most severe food allergy reactions in children
Food allergies affect nearly 10 percent of children younger than 4-years-old.
Jul 5, 2013
UNMC nursing students inducted into nursing honor society
More than 100 nursing students were inducted into the Nebraska Gamma Pi At-Large Chapter.
Jul 3, 2013
UNMC College of Nursing in Scottsbluff relocates
The college has moved to Western Nebraska Community College and Regional West Medical Center.
Jul 2, 2013
16 UNMC College of Nursing students in Scottsbluff participating in internships
10-week internships to provide valuable nursing experiences
Jun 28, 2013
UNMC dedicates new state-of-the-art surgical simulation suite
The University of Nebraska Medical Center today dedicated the Dr. Wayne and Eileen Ryan Surgical Simulation Suite. Modeled after the simulation center at the Mayo Clinic, the surgical suite is the most technologically advanced in the country and will allow UNMC to become a regional training and testing site for medical students. Only one-third of […]
Jun 27, 2013