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Mural unveiling celebrates ‘The Gift of Sight’

New display highlights the work of the Prevention of Global Blindness Division.

Dec 2, 2013

International student enrollment rises across NU system

International students at UNMC represent 27 countries.

Nov 27, 2013

International students at a UNMC orientation event in 2012.

Dual-task study may show path to battling dementia

Dawn Venema, Ph.D., and Joseph Siu, Ph.D., plan to expand study on patients dealing with the disease.

Nov 25, 2013

Dawn Venema, Ph.D., and Joseph Siu, Ph.D., work with a research subject as part of their study.

UNMC study: Distracted driving killing more pedestrians, bicyclists

Researcher: Problem is “pervasive,” and safety laws are difficult to enforce.

Nov 22, 2013

Fernando Wilson, Ph.D.

Excavation work begins on Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center

Crews are working six days a week on the site.

Nov 19, 2013

Excavation work will last through December. (Photo courtesy Peter Iwen, Ph.D.)

Truhlsens honored as outstanding philanthropists

The longtime UNMC supporters are recognized for their generous contributions.

Nov 18, 2013

Stanley M. Truhlsen, M.D., and Dorothy Truhlsen cut the ribbon at the Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute earlier this year.

Nominations sought for research faculty awards

Honors include UNMC Scientist Laureate, Research Leadership, Distinguished Scientist and New Investigator Awards.

Nov 18, 2013

Amarnath Natarajan, Ph.D., was honored as a Distinguished Scientist earlier this year. The Office of Vice Chancellor for Research is now calling for nominations for the next round of research awards.

Kaushik Patel, Ph.D., named A. Ross McIntyre, M.D., Ph.D., Professor

Professorship will enhance Dr. Patel’s research on the neural control of cardiovascular and renal function.

Nov 15, 2013

Kaushik Patel, Ph.D., is the inaugural A. Ross McIntyre M.D., Ph.D., Professor.

UNMC researchers work to improve outcomes of lymphoma patients

Findings were published in a leading oncology journal this month.

Nov 13, 2013

Kai Fu, M.D., Ph.D.

New faculty spotlight – Paras Mishra, Ph.D.

Dr. Mishra aims at a novel therapeutic target for diabetes and diabetes-mediated heart failure.

Nov 13, 2013