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ARPA proposals supported as a boost for Nebraska

At a legislative hearing Thursday, the University of Nebraska offered plans to turn investments through the American Rescue Plan Act into bold improvements for the state.

Feb 18, 2022

A rendering of the proposed joint UNMC-UNK Rural Health Complex at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Joint project would strengthen rural health care, communities

Healthier Rural Nebraska Initiative will provide critical support for the health care needs throughout rural Nebraska.

Feb 18, 2022

The UNMC-UNK Rural Health Complex (at right) would be located next to the existing UNK Health Science Education Complex.

Pancreas cancer funding aims to accelerate treatments

The Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence has potential to multiply UNMC research efforts to more effectively fight the deadly disease.

Feb 18, 2022

The Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence would be a crucial part of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Investment would better prepare state for disasters

The Global Center for Health Security, a national voice on biopreparedness, looks to step up Nebraska’s preparations for the next disaster.

Feb 18, 2022

Shelly Schwedhelm, executive director of emergency management and clinical operations at the Global Center for Health Security, addresses a press conference in February 2020 about the emerging coronavirus pandemic. At left is James Lawler, MD, executive director of international programs and innovation for the GCHS. (Kent Sievers/UNMC)

Distinguished scientist: Laura Bilek, PhD

Dr. Bilek’s research focus is on exercise and osteoporosis.

Feb 18, 2022

Laura Bilek, PhD

From social media: Dr. Lawler on airborne transmission

The UNMC Global Center for Health Security keeps the community updated on the latest in the pandemic.

Feb 17, 2022

Inclusive Excellence addresses ‘hard history’

Conversation included a presentation on confronting the past.

Feb 17, 2022

Sheritta Strong, MD, assistant vice chancellor for inclusion

Black History Month presentation is today

Leo Louis II will present his talk, “Stay Safe: The Definition of Cultural Insecurity in Black America.”

Feb 17, 2022

CTR-MSP accepting applications for scholars

The program aims to develop early-career faculty into full clinical and translational researchers. Application deadline is April 29.

Feb 17, 2022

Distinguished scientist: Rebekah Gundry, PhD

Dr. Gundry’s research areas are the heart, cell surface glycoproteins and mass spectrometry.

Feb 17, 2022

Rebekah Gundry, PhD