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UNMC seeking COBRE proposals

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research will evaluate proposals to submit to the Center of Biomedical Research Excellence program.

Feb 23, 2017

Jennifer Larsen, M.D., vice chancellor for research

Follow Global Center progress with live webcam

Construction will begin in April with substantial completion expected in September 2018.

Feb 23, 2017

An artist's rendering of the Global Center for Advanced Interprofessional Learning.

Zoo membership drive now open

Discounted memberships available through April 2.

Feb 23, 2017

Speaker discusses gender identity in the workplace

Attorney Jessica Kallstrom-Schreckengost spoke on campus earlier this month.

Feb 22, 2017

Attorney Jessica Kallstrom-Schreckengost spoke on campus earlier this month.

‘Valley of Death’ funding program lifts UNMC innovations

Grants focus on research innovations and discoveries in danger of slipping into an academic research limbo.

Feb 22, 2017

A new simulator invented at UNMC uses video game technology to teach laparoscopic surgery to residents pressed by work hour restrictions. (Photo courtesy Charlie Litton/UNeMed)

Strong feedback for health equity symposium

Event was the first step in a large institutional strategy built around health equity.

Feb 22, 2017

From left: Kelly Caverzagie, M.D., associate dean of educational strategy at UNMC and vice president of education at Nebraska Medicine; Anthony Iton, senior vice president of Healthy Communities of The California Endowment, California's largest, private health foundation; and UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.

Under the microscope: Physician burnout

Dr. Gold talks with Carol Wang, executive director of the Metro Omaha Medical Society, which has launched a website to help target burnout among health care providers.

Feb 22, 2017

Playhouse offers free ‘Rock of Ages’ tickets

Limited number of seats to March 2 preview performance available.

Feb 22, 2017

New faculty spotlight: Michael Weaver, D.O.

Dr. Weaver is an assistant professor and residency program director in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Feb 21, 2017

Michael Weaver, D.O.

E-Gallery opens access for faculty

Number of modules expected to double by end of 2017.

Feb 21, 2017

Dele Davies, M.D.
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