Community

Two UNMC physicians honored for their support of medical research

Drs. Ken Cowan and Alison Freifeld recognized by Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures

May 29, 2018

Ken Cowan, M.D., Ph.D., and Alison Freifeld, M.D., holding their Lifesavers Award from the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures.

Liver cancer has become fastest growing type of cancer

UNMC researcher recognized for his work on cancer of the bile ducts, which is as deadly as pancreatic cancer

May 23, 2018

Justin Mott, M.D., Ph.D. (left), with Beverly Maurer and Harold M. Maurer, M.D., after receiving the Chancellor Emeritus Harold M. Maurer, M.D. and Beverly Maurer Scientific Achievement Award from the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures.

Popular Owl Ride event returns on Aug. 4

Nighttime bike ride assists adults with developmental disabilities

May 14, 2018

Family friendly event is open to everyone.

University of Nebraska partners with Los Alamos National Laboratory

Project could lead to Nebraska creating educational niche in biodefense training

May 8, 2018

From left, Ken Bayles, Ph.D., of UNMC; Mark Riley, Ph.D., of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln; and Harshini Mukundan, Ph.D., of Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Thanks to UNMC PA student, David City resident celebrates one-year cancer-free

Student has now graduated and is practicing at Faith Regional Physician Services in Norfolk

May 4, 2018

Lindsay Peterson (left) with Nadine Danaher

Omaha couple, advocate for education/patient safety to receive UNMC awards

An Omaha couple that have been longtime community leaders and philanthropists, and a national leader in health-professionals education and patient safety, will be honored.

May 3, 2018

Univ. of Minnesota ethicist sounds warning on unproven cell-based interventions

Leigh Turner, Ph.D., is speaker at Nebraska Science Festival’s Lunch and Learn event

May 1, 2018

Leigh Turner, Ph.D.

Behavioral Health Education Center announces annual awards honorees

The awards honor individuals who are mentoring others and advocating greater access, awareness, and information about behavioral health careers in Nebraska

Apr 27, 2018

Howard Liu, M.D. (left) presents the BHECN Courage Award to Jennifer Alquicira of Omaha.

Nebraska Science Festival to hold panel discussion on women in science

April 24 event is free, open to all; will be held at 6 p.m. at UNO’s Weitz Community Engagement Center

Apr 12, 2018

Nebraska Science Festival to hold several events in Omaha area

Multiple activities – including several free events – will take place between April 19-28

Apr 12, 2018