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Sen. Quick tours UNMC Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center

“This facility is going to help a lot of people,” Quick says.

Jan 11, 2017

From left, Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Director Ken Cowan, M.D., Ph.D., speaks with Christy Hurst, Alice Quick, UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., and State Sen. Dan Quick.

Signing marks effort to explore new partnerships

Delegation from Capital Medical University in Beijing pleased to collaborate with UNMC.

Jan 11, 2017

Back row, from left: Yanjun Wang, M.D., Yan Wu, Ph.D., Qian Wang, M.D., Keith Swarts, Kendra Schmid, Ph.D., Zenghan "Hannah" Tong; front row, from left: Zhiwei Sun, Ph.D., UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., Dele Davies, M.D., and Jane Meza, Ph.D.

Registration open for Feb. 28 well-being event

Event will help attendees strengthen resilience, well-being in face of challenging health care environment.

Jan 11, 2017

Carol Bernstein, M.D.

Under the microscope: Training the Physicians of Tomorrow

Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., talks with Kelly Caverzagie, M.D., an associate professor of internal medicine and chair of the Curriculum Committee for Training the Physicians of Tomorrow.

Jan 11, 2017

MMI theater camp expands opportunities for clients

Friday’s performance the culmination of a successful new collaborative effort.

Jan 10, 2017

Performers take their bows at the Jan. 6 premiere of "Join Us in the Jungle," the show that concluded MMI's inaugural theater camp.

Distinguished Scientist Rongshi Li, Ph.D.

Dr. Li’s research focus is on antibiotic and anti-cancer drug discovery.

Jan 10, 2017

Rongshi Li, Ph.D.

Distinguished Scientist Shelby Kutty, M.D., Ph.D.

Dr. Kutty’s research focus is on myocardial function and ultrasonic contrast.

Jan 10, 2017

Shelby Kutty, M.D., Ph.D.

Feedback sought on breast cancer survivor program

Researchers are asking rural survivors for insight into an Internet-based support program.

Jan 10, 2017

Robin Lally, Ph.D.

LiveGreen: TravelSmart for good health

TravelSmart participants save money, increase health, improve environment.

Jan 10, 2017

Active transportation reduces pollution which improves the health of everyone, especially those with lung related issues.

MEG team seeks subjects for research studies

Magnetoencephalography has led to a better understanding of diseases such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and others.

Jan 10, 2017

The magnetoencephalography (MEG) scanner is a brain imaging device that allows researchers to see the brain in action.