Press Release

UNMC to hold three-part zombie series at Omaha Community Playhouse

Do real life zombies exist? Want to know more about zombies and how to prepare for a zombie apocalypse? Find out the answers to these questions and more at the Sunday Bloody Sunday conversation series, Feb. 17, March 3 and 10 at the Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass St. The conversations take place immediately following […]

Feb 6, 2013

Studies show need for primary care nurse practitioners and physician assistants

Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are poised to help fill the gap created by the shortage of primary care physicians in Nebraska as more people gain access to health care through the Affordable Care Act. But just like with primary care physicians, there is a shortage of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in the state. […]

Feb 6, 2013

Migraine victims suffer in silence, only half seek treatment

Of those who suffer the debilitating side effects of migraine headaches, less than half get diagnosed.

Feb 5, 2013

Dr. Beck named to key College of Medicine post

Named director of Curriculum and Educational Research Office

Feb 4, 2013

Gary Beck, Ph.D.

Regents approve construction of new College of Pharmacy building for UNMC

Center for Drug Discovery will be key part of project

Jan 25, 2013

Rendering of proposed UNMC College of Pharmacy

Regents approve joint master’s/doctoral program in biomedical informatics

UNMC/UNO program will provide students new opportunities in fast growing field

Jan 25, 2013

$3.36 million UNMC study to examine exercise adherence in heart failure patients

As the population ages, heart failure will become an even bigger problem in the United States.

Jan 22, 2013

UNMC adult stem cell breakthrough builds on Nobel Prize winners’ work

Could lead to potential cures for glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration

Jan 22, 2013

Iqbal Ahmad, Ph.D.

UNMC seeks nominations for public health award

Innovators in public health and preventive medicine sought

Jan 21, 2013

Bill Nye to highlight inaugural Nebraska Science Festival

Tickets available Jan. 28 for April 12 event

Jan 18, 2013