Press Release
UNMC study sheds more light on COVID, lung disease
Using several UNMC bio-banks, researchers found that IL-33 was profoundly depleted – essentially absent – in the lungs of all eight COVID-19 patients who did not survive COVID-19.
Jul 30, 2021
UNMC researchers discover new, potential target for pancreatic cancer
“The ability to ‘turn on’ SIRT5 in pancreatic cancer cells inhibits tumor growth. Developing drugs that do this is the next step and will help diminish tumors in patients with low SIRT5 expression in the tumors.”
Jul 28, 2021
iEXCEL, Future Kings collaborate to expand STEM education for teens
iEXCEL at UNMC will bring virtual reality component to Future Kings’ established STEM programs for underserved, secondary students
Jul 20, 2021
Siobhan Wescott, MD, named endowed professor of American Indian health at UNMC
Dr. Wescott is the inaugural holder of the Dr. Susan and Susette (Inshata Theumba) LaFlesche Professorship in Public Health
Jul 15, 2021
UNMC dedicates Wigton Heritage Center
Highlights history of state’s academic health science center with exhibits, vast special collections, artifacts, archives, rare books, University Hospital’s historic façade and iconic columns
Jun 29, 2021
UNMC survey shows vaccine hesitancy remains a challenge in the state
Issue of vaccine hesitancy to be addressed June 28 during Nebraska Forward program on News Channel Nebraska
Jun 25, 2021
Collection details UNMC’s early LGBTQ+ education efforts
The Medder Collection includes the M4 LGBTQ+ course syllabus, a flier for the LGBT Pride Alliance, and fliers for the UNMC Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Clinic.
Jun 25, 2021
UNMC study shows need to re-examine organ transplant allocation
Nationally, more than 90,000 patients are on the waiting list for a kidney.
Jun 24, 2021
UNMC clinical trial evaluating new investigational drug for treatment of COVID
Eligible study participants will be randomly assigned either to the investigational treatment group or the placebo group.
Jun 11, 2021
Munroe-Meyer Institute celebrates new home
New Omaha location positions institute to create a new standard in care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Jun 11, 2021
