Press Release
UNMC College of Public Health dean accepts New York position
Was instrumental in making UNMC’s public health program a major asset for the state
May 31, 2013
New test eliminates need for chemotherapy for some breast cancer patients
Has become new standard of care
May 30, 2013
Stem cell profiteering is focus of June 11 luncheon and Omaha Science Cafe
The irresponsible use of stem cells for profit is the focus of the next Omaha Science Café on June 11, at 7 p.m. at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Gary Susser, a trial attorney and vocal activist supporting stem cell research is the featured speaker. Susser, who appeared with his wife, Judith, on “60 […]
May 30, 2013
Nebraska Affiliate of Susan G. Komen awards breast cancer grant to UNMC
Omaha area women benefit from free program
May 28, 2013
UNMC faculty receive teaching, community service awards
Faculty members honored with awards for excellence in teaching, research, community service.
May 23, 2013
UNMC eye institute will revolutionize eye care in Nebraska
Today the University of Nebraska Medical Center joins the ranks of leading ophthalmology centers with the opening of the Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute. The new Truhlsen Eye Institute is poised to revolutionize eye care in the region and will allow UNMC to join the ranks of other centers of excellence such as the Wilmer […]
May 22, 2013
UNMC researcher offers rare glimpse into Parkinson’s disease using neuroimaging
A University of Nebraska Medical Center research team has found a way to monitor brain injuries that occur in Parkinson’s disease providing clinicians a rare glimpse into the disease process. By using magnetoencephalography (MEG) imaging Tony Wilson, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience and lead study investigator, was […]
May 16, 2013
UNMC physician first in state to receive grant focused on patient outcomes
Study will look at best treatment options for advanced-stage lung cancer
May 15, 2013
UNMC weight loss study producing results in Columbus, 10-county area
Cindy Vrba has tried many popular weight loss programs with little success. Finally she lost 72 pounds with UNMC’s help.
May 10, 2013
Public invited May 14 to learn about new Kearney-area service for older adults
The College of Nursing will showcase its mobile comprehensive geriatric assessment service May 14
May 8, 2013