Inside UNMC

From social media: UNMC’s ARPA testimony

Voices from UNMC lent their support last week to the university’s proposed investments through the American Rescue Plan Act.

Feb 21, 2022

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

UNMC defining the future of rural health care

The Health Science Education Complex in Kearney is successfully training health care professionals and has potential to expand to further meet rural Nebraska’s needs.

Feb 21, 2022

Nikki Carritt, director of the UNMC Office of Rural Health Initiatives

Research leadership: Polina Shcherbakova, PhD

Dr. Shcherbakova’s research focus is on mechanisms of mutation.

Feb 21, 2022

Polina Shcherbakova,PhD

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

UNMC for the record, Feb. 18, 2022

New chairman and vice chairman of the NU Board of Regents and a new health care certificate offered at UNO.

Feb 18, 2022

From left, Regent Bob Phares of North Platte, chairman of the NU Board of Regents, and Regent Tim Clare of Lincoln, vice chairman of the board

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.

UNMC grant will promote nurses’ mental health

Three-year, $2.2 million federal grant will work with partners across Nebraska on ways to promote resiliency and mental health in the nursing workforce.

Feb 17, 2022

Alyson Hanish, PhD, assistant professor in the UNMC College of Nursing
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