Press Release
$710,000 grant from VA to study lung cancer brain metastases
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in the world
Sep 30, 2020

Farm Safety and Health Week offers free webinar Sept. 21
“Planting the Seeds of Tractor and Machinery Safety” will cover hazards associated with agricultural tractors and machinery and how to prevent injuries.
Sep 18, 2020

UNMC collaborating on $2.2 million grant to improve mental health in teens
Researchers plan to enroll 80 youths in Nebraska and Iowa between the ages of 14 and 18 to study the impact of different doses of oxytocin on the brain.
Sep 17, 2020

UNMC pediatric researcher, James Ford, DO, receives funding from Hyundai
Hyundai Hope on Wheels Foundation embarks on a nationwide tour in honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to award $6.8 million to 26 researchers.
Sep 16, 2020

Free Omaha Women’s Health & Wellness Conference set for Oct. 9
General attendance for the conference is free. Continuing nursing education credit is available for select sessions at a cost of $30.
Sep 14, 2020

UNMC, COVAXX sign agreement paving way for clinical trials of COVAXX therapeutic
The vaccine clinical trial agreement between UNMC and COVAXX is the second COVID-19 related partnership in 2020 between the two organizations.
Sep 10, 2020

Research funding from VA to UNMC faculty increases
Funding totaled $3,838,358 awarded to 16 UNMC faculty during FY20.
Sep 9, 2020

UNMC enrollment at 4,247 sets record for 20th straight year
The increase of 192 students is the biggest increase at UNMC since it added 249 students in 2010.
Sep 8, 2020

UNMC to host free, statewide disability leadership seminar in September
For persons with disabilities, families, concerned citizens, professionals
Sep 2, 2020

Grant will fund potentially game-changing PT study at MMI
The Munroe-Meyer Institute Department of Physical Therapy will take part in a nationwide study that may fundamentally shift the way physical therapy (PT) is provided for young children at high risk for or diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
Aug 27, 2020
