Press Release

Carol and Rick Russell

UNMC researcher receives Maurer Scientific Achievement Award

Biomedical engineer, Jingwei Xie, Ph.D., is recognized for his design of biomedical materials, novel drug formulations

Jun 5, 2019

Mary Ann "Andy" Holland (left-right), Nora Sarvetnick, Ph.D., and Jingwei Xie, Ph.D., at the 17th Annual Spring Tribute Luncheon for the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures. In 2017, Holland was awarded the Lifesaver Award from the NCLC for her family's longtime support of research.

Allergies, asthma on the farm to be focus of June 13 program on RFD-TV

The broadcast begins at 9 p.m. CST and will welcome callers’ questions at 877-731-6733.

Jun 4, 2019

Jill Poole, M.D.

UNMC research study could help millions with common heart problems

Atrial fibrillation happens when the heart’s electrical system gets “short circuited,” reducing the expulsion of blood from a pocket in the heart called the left atrial appendage. Stagnant blood in the left atrial appendage can result in clots.

May 31, 2019

UNMC study to focus on pain perception in children with cerebral palsy

UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute Professor Max Kurz, Ph.D., leads the study.

May 28, 2019

Livestock owners urged to safely dispose of animal carcasses in flood aftermath

Decomposing carcasses can transmit disease to humans, other animals

May 23, 2019

For routine management of animal carcasses, the carcasses are usually composted in a windrow (shown in photo).

UNMC faculty, students honored by Kinman Oldfield Family Foundation awards

Foundation recognizes those who work with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease

May 22, 2019

UNMC to co-host a child agricultural injury prevention workshop in Des Moines

Workshop designed for those who work in or with the agriculture industry, and want to establish and enhance child injury prevention strategies for their organizations.

May 21, 2019

51st annual Munroe-Meyer Guild Garden Walk June 9

New additions include food tastings and classic cars.

May 21, 2019

Tattoo artists enlisted in fight against sex trafficking

Free meeting will be held on May 23 to bring partners together

May 21, 2019