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Cardiovascular medicine celebrates new endowed chairs

Three new chairs and donors were honored at recent event.

Oct 27, 2017

From left: Greg Pavlides, M.D., Ph.D., John Windle, M.D., and Samer Sayyed, M.D.

Nanofiber sutures may prevent surgical site infections

Jingwei Xie, Ph.D., has been awarded $1.3 million NIH grant to determine if vitamin D can produce infection-fighting peptide.

Oct 27, 2017

Jingwei Xie, Ph.D

Biobank provides insights into arthritic diseases

Patient samples advance research, provide insights into arthritic diseases.

Oct 26, 2017

Kaleb Michaud, Ph.D.

Youth violence prevention program to expand

A $315,000 grant enables the innovative program to expand to eight weeks.

Oct 25, 2017

Charity Evans, M.D.

NU Foundation honors Drs. Sorrell, Whitted

Awards recognize distinguished development service, volunteer service.

Oct 23, 2017

From left, Peter Whitted, M.D., J.D., and Michael Sorrell, M.D., received the 2017 University of Nebraska Foundation's highest awards for their dedication and service to the university. Mark Chronister, immediate past chair of the NU Foundation board of directors, and Brian Hastings, president and CEO of the NU Foundation, presented the awards Oct. 13.

Book explores generational differences in health care

Increased understanding creates more cohesive, productive environments.

Oct 18, 2017

Geoff Talmon, M.D., left, and Gary Beck Dallaghan, Ph.D., are co-editors on "Mind the Gap: Generational Differences in Medical Education."

Cattlemen’s Ball raises nearly $1 million

Majority of the proceeds go to cancer research at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Oct 17, 2017

Organizers and hosts of the 2017 Cattlemen's Ball recently presented a $904,000 check to Dr. Kenneth Cowan of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center. From left: Don and Deb Cantrell; Jeff and Karen Evans; Jeff Johnson, host; Dr. Cowan; Lisa Johnson, host; and Cindy and Jim Duncan. Photo courtesy of Becky Finney

Regents Medal honors Dick Holland

The late Omaha philanthropist transformed education, the arts and medical research.

Oct 13, 2017

This photo of Dick Holland originally appeared on metroMAGAZINE's September 2008 cover.

Higher doses of vitamin D increase bone density in premature babies

Findings of UNMC study reported in leading science journal.

Oct 13, 2017

Students demonstrate tool to improve patient care

Interprofessional case study, interactive digital iWalls connect students 500 miles apart.

Oct 12, 2017

Simultaneous ribbon-cutting ceremonies were held in Scottsbluff and Omaha.