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Science Cafe examines autism spectrum disorders

May 6 event will explore verbal behavior, skill acquisition of early learners with autism spectrum disorders.

May 2, 2014

Amanda Zangillo, Psy.D.

‘Space flight’ has UNMC’s Simorov walking on air

UNMC, UNL researchers go weightless to test miniature surgical robots.

May 2, 2014

Anton Simorov, M.D., gives a thumbs up in a weightless state.

Rural Futures grant fuels mentoring beacon

The Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN) will use funds to create a virtual mentorship program.

May 1, 2014

Howard Liu, M.D., and Heidi Keeler, Ph.D.

Dr. Oleynikov receives IDEA award

With collaborator Shane Farritor, Ph.D., of UNL, Dr. Oleynikov recognized for innovation, development and engagement.

May 1, 2014

Dmitry Oleynikov, M.D.

Bone strength is topic of May 5 Lincoln Science Cafe

The cafe will explore the impact diet and exercise has on bone health.

May 1, 2014

Nancy Waltman, Ph.D.. will lead Monday's Science Cafe in Lincoln.

Sen. Nordquist honored at public health awards

Annual event also recognizes College of Public Health faculty, students.

May 1, 2014

Jane Meza, Ph.D., interim dean of UNMC's College of Public Health, (center-front), presented awards to students for their outstanding work in public health. From left: (back row) Samuel Opoku, Raees Shaikh, Molly McCarthy; (middle) Jonathan Ali, Sarbinaz Bekmuratova, Jeri Brittin; (front) Ketki Patel, M.D., Dr. Meza and Muna Sapkota.

National committee on campus to explore rural concerns

National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services meeting at UNMC this week.

Apr 30, 2014

From left, committee member Roger Wells, a physician assistant in St. Paul, Neb., and a graduate of the UNMC School of Allied Health Professions, UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., and Tom Morris, federal office for rural health policy.

Coalition honors Maurers for work to support research

The Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures creates the Dr. Harold M. & Beverly Maurer Scientific Achievement Award.

Apr 30, 2014

UNMC Chancellor Emeritus Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and Beverly Maurer at the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures' tribute luncheon.

Outdoor event promotes fun, health

The College of Public Health will host its first “Field Day, Fun Day!” on Thursday.

Apr 29, 2014

Members of the College of Public Health's Wellness Council include, from left: Peter Pellerito, Denise Britigan, Lea Pounds, Mary Morris, Analisa McMillan and Cathy Cassel.

National Strategic Research Institute reports impressive progress

UNMC researchers are involved in the university-wide collaboration between the university and the United States Strategic Command.

Apr 28, 2014

Ken Bayles, Ph.D., is one of the UNMC researchers taking part in the National Strategic Research Institute collaboration.