Press Release
Devoted Omaha couple, Carol and Rick Russell, receives Lifesaver Award
Recognized for their passionate support of medical research
Jun 5, 2019
![Carol and Rick Russell](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CarolAndRickRussell.jpg)
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.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/JingweiXie.jpg)
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.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Jill_Poole_Allergy.jpg)
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
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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
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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).](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Windrow_Picture.jpg)
UNMC faculty, students honored by Kinman Oldfield Family Foundation awards
Foundation recognizes those who work with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease
May 22, 2019
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/David_Warren_Ph_D_.jpg)
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
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/AgWorkshop_photo.jpg)
51st annual Munroe-Meyer Guild Garden Walk June 9
New additions include food tastings and classic cars.
May 21, 2019
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/garden1230N163_johnson.jpg)
Tattoo artists enlisted in fight against sex trafficking
Free meeting will be held on May 23 to bring partners together
May 21, 2019
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Shireen_Rajaram_0260_crop.jpg)