Press Release
UNMC researcher receives funding to address diarrhea in children
Studying protein that could reduce bacterial and viral infections in humans and animals The University of Nebraska Medical Center announced today that it will receive $100,000 in Phase I funding through Grand Challenges Explorations, an initiative created by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to enable researchers worldwide to test unorthodox ideas that address persistent […]
Nov 18, 2011
UNMC dean part of landmark study looking at antibiotic resistant bacteria
Results could provide foundation for making antibiotics more effective A University of Nebraska Medical Center physician-scientist, Bradley Britigan, M.D., was one of the authors on a landmark study that has determined why bacteria are antibiotic resistant and how disrupting key bacterial functions could result in making antibiotics more effective. The study, which appears in […]
Nov 18, 2011
UNMC’s public ice rink to open Nov. 29
Unique facility enters its third season in newly completed student plazaScenically nestled in the heart of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s newly completed Ruth and Bill Scott Student Plaza, the UNMC publicice rink will open for its third season on Nov. 29. Located between 40th Street and 42nd Street and between Dewey Avenue and […]
Nov 17, 2011
$250,000 estate gift will provide scholarships to Kearney nursing students
Kathryn M. Reynolds Fund will provide scholarships to nursing students.
Nov 15, 2011
James O’Dell, M.D., named 2012 president of American College of Rheumatology
The American College of Rheumatology is an international professional medical society representing more than 8,000.
Nov 14, 2011
University of Nebraska Foundation honors Drs. Maurer, Niemann
Receive Harlan J. Noddle Distinguished Development Service Award The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s top fundraising team has been honored by the University of Nebraska Foundation. UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and John Niemann, Ed.D., senior vice president of the University of Nebraska Foundation, were honored last month with the Harlan J. Noddle Distinguished […]
Nov 11, 2011
Study: Cheaper meds work well for newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis patients
One of the largest clinical studies ever done proves rheumatoid arthritis patients do well on a lower cost treatment.
Nov 11, 2011
UNMC creates Nebraska Neuroscience Alliance
Will facilitate research, faculty recruitment while improving patient care In an effort to better serve people with developmental and degenerative diseases of the nervous system, University of Nebraska Medical Center physicians, allied health practitioners and scientists have formed the Nebraska Neuroscience Alliance. The NNA will unite three of UNMC’s top neuroscience programs – the departments […]
Nov 7, 2011
Jack Becker, CEO of Joslyn Art Museum to speak at next Science Cafe
Jack Becker, CEO of Joslyn Art Museum to speak at next Science Cafe
Nov 4, 2011
Nov. 14 talk to feature expert on healthy pregnancies for at-risk women
North Omaha residents are invited to hear a free talk on healthy pregnancies and birth outcomes for at-risk women.
Nov 4, 2011