Press Release

UNMC, COVAXX partner to provide large-scale COVID-19 antibody blood testing

The UNMC/COVAXX partnership will provide a comprehensive end-to-end solution to process tens of thousands of COVID-19 antibody tests per day

May 11, 2020

UNMC researcher one of 12 to receive grant to study heart related to COVID-19

The one-year, $100,000 grant will allow Dr. Gundry to explore the role of glycans, carbohydrates attached to proteins and lipids, in cardiovascular injuries

May 8, 2020

Three to be honored during UNMC commencement

Honorary Doctorate of Science Degree, UNMC Chancellor’s Distinguished Service Award, J.G. Elliott Award bestowed

May 8, 2020

Roger Reamer, Dr. Doyt Conn, Dr. Anne Hubbard

University of Nebraska develops pandemic recovery guide for higher education

The 19-page recovery guide is intended as a tool to guide higher education campuses through three steps based on disease prevalence and stability of available resources.

May 8, 2020

UNMC College of Public Health Receives National Award

In recognition of its continuous efforts to promote equity and social justice in health and health care, the UNMC College of Public Health has been awarded the Harrison C. Spencer Award for Outstanding Community Service by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH).

May 7, 2020

UNMC College of Public Health student, Na-Omi Hassane Dan Karami helps a French-speaking family during the annual Fall Refugee Health Fair held last year. The health fair is organized by public health students and is one of the many activities being recognized by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health.

UNMC-developed model assists in decisions regarding pandemic recovery

Data-driven model that will help to guide their decision-making.

May 6, 2020

Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., UNMC chancellor

UNMC to recognize 1,013 graduates through virtual commencement ceremonies

Graduates are invited to participate in any future commencement ceremony in person

May 6, 2020

Nebraska health care workers asked to share experiences through HERO Registry

Will give insight into impact of pandemic on health professionals

May 5, 2020

James McClay, M.D.

Experts develop guidelines for meat processing facilities regarding COVID-19

Infectious disease and public health experts at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Global Center for Health Security and College of Public Health have developed a set of guidelines for meat processing facilities that include strategies to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 while the facilities continue to operate.   The guide is intended to provide […]

Apr 30, 2020

Jocelyn Herstein, Ph.D. and Shelly Schwedhelm

UNMC remdesivir clinical trial shows accelerated recovery from advanced COVID-19

A total of about 450 people across 68 sites ultimately joined the study-47 in the United States and 21 in countries in Europe and Asia.

Apr 29, 2020