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

Leland Olson, M.D.

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