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UNMC leader urges improved data access to boost cancer research

Joann Sweasy, PhD, director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, and community groups recently testified on LR 377.

Nov 18, 2024

From left, Amanda McGill Johnson, executive director of Nebraska Cures; Joann Sweasy, PhD, director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center; Sen. Brad von Gillern of District 4; and Chris Kratochvil, MD, vice chancellor for external relations at UNMC and interim vice president for external Relations for the University of Nebraska System

Runnels to speak at Native American Heritage Month event

Kameron Runnels, who will give his virtual presentation Nov. 21, is vice chairman of the Santee Sioux Nation.

Nov 18, 2024

Kameron Runnels

‘Living tribute’ honors beloved nurse educator

A stream of colleagues came out to pay tribute to Louise LaFramboise, PhD, after her nearly four decade career.

Nov 15, 2024

Ann Berger (at left), PhD, who retired as a professor from the UNMC College of Nursing, visits with Louise LaFramboise, PhD.

Today is the last day for NUFlex Benefits enrollment

This is the annual opportunity for employees to review their current benefit elections and make changes for 2025.

Nov 15, 2024

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Employee giving featured organization: United Way of the Midlands

For more than 100 years, United Way of the Midlands has raised funds across the community to directly support local needs.

Nov 15, 2024

United Way of the Midlands logo

New Nebraska Medicine clinic expands health care in the community

Bennington Health Center will open in fall 2025 to provide primary care services.

Nov 15, 2024

A rendering of the new Nebraska Medicine-Bennington Health Center

UNMC achievements, Nov. 15, 2024

Honors for Kristen Cook, PharmD, of the UNMC College of Pharmacy, and Nancy Olson, JD, of the UNMC Office of Regulatory Affairs.

Nov 15, 2024

Kristen Cook, PharmD

UNMC for the record, Nov. 15, 2024

The Buffett Institute is growing, the UNMC College of Nursing has a new assistant dean and campus retirements announced.

Nov 15, 2024

Walter Gilliam, PhD

UNMC’s Scientist Laureate: Hamid Band, MD, PhD

‘I believe that a long career requires us to be life-long learners. It has been a source of success for me – I highly recommend it.’

Nov 14, 2024

Hamid Band, MD, PhD

Learn about vaccines at next Science Café

James Lawler, MD, of the Global Center for Health Security, will discuss vaccines at the Nov. 19 event.

Nov 14, 2024

James Lawler, MD