Press Release

Resident and fellow training programs implementing new system

Marks biggest change in medical education in more than 100 years

Feb 11, 2013

Dr. Batra named UNMC Scientist Laureate

15 others selected as Distinguished Scientists or New Investigators

Feb 11, 2013

Surinder Batra, Ph.D.

New cancer guidelines to help adolescents and young adults

UNMC oncologist chairs panel that develops new guidelines to help guide adolescents, young adults through cancer A University of Nebraska Medical Center pediatric oncologist, Peter Coccia, M.D., served as chairman of a national panel that developed patient guidelines to help guide adolescents and young adults with cancer through diagnosis, treatment and after therapy. These guidelines […]

Feb 8, 2013

UNMC study suggests vitamin D could reduce lung inflammation in asthma, COPD

New research suggests that vitamin D may be important for humans exposed to agricultural organic dust.

Feb 7, 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

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

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