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From colds to deadly lung diseases, one protein plays key role

UNMC pulmonologist part of team that isolates the culprit.

Dec 12, 2013

Joe Sisson, M.D.

Pharmacy students test the healing powers of song

Students work — and sing — to brighten children’s hospital stays duting the holidays

Dec 10, 2013

UNMC pharmacy students caroling for young patients at The Nebraska Medical Center.

UNMC HIV research part of New England Journal of Medicine article

Study determines that new, simplified drug therapy might be most effective.

Dec 5, 2013

Uriel Sandkovsky, M.D.

New term breakdown for pregnancies lauded by UNMC physician

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists narrows the definition of a “term” pregnancy.

Dec 4, 2013

Sonja Kinney, M.D.

Video: UNMC stays at the forefront of HIV/AIDS research

Susan Swindells, M.B.B.S., cites a resurgence of interest in research on possible treatments or cures.

Dec 3, 2013

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.)