Outreach

UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute pilots new autism diagnostic tool

EarliPoint™ Evaluation for Autism technology could drastically cut wait times for diagnoses.

Apr 2, 2024

EarliPoint™️ Evaluation for Autism tracks eye movement 120 times per second and has shown a high degree of accuracy in identifying children on the autism spectrum. (Photo courtesy EarliTec Diagnostics Inc.)

Research!America CEO urges UNMC to spread the importance of research

At the inaugural Bartee Lectureship, Mary Woolley said researchers and health professionals can make science and research personal for the public.

Apr 1, 2024

From left, UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, Mark Rupp, MD, with the Bartee Advocacy of Science Award, Mary Woolley, president and CEO of Research!America, and Helen and Bob Bartee

UNMC College of Nursing-Lincoln Division announces twice-yearly admissions

The second yearly cohort will be added in an effort to address Nebraska and the nation’s nursing shortage.

Apr 1, 2024

Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, dean of the UNMC College of Nursing

‘Heart to Heart’ talks with Dr. Watanabe-Galloway

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, meets with Shinobu Watanabe-Galloway, PhD, to discuss a range of issues around cancer care.

Mar 29, 2024

Shinobu Watanabe-Galloway, PhD

Rebecca Richards-Kortum, PhD, to deliver 35th Latta Lecture

Dr. Richards-Kortum is director of the Rice 360 Institute for Global Health at Rice University.

Mar 28, 2024

Rebecca Richards-Kortum, PhD

Webinar to discuss nutritional needs in breastfeeding

The virtual discussion April 8 is presented by the Olson Center for Women’s Health and UNMC College of Nursing. 

Mar 28, 2024

Laura Wilwerding, MD

Harman Lectureship features Aimee Kao, MD, PhD

Dr. Kao, whose lecture is April 12, is an associate professor of neurology at the University of California, San Francisco.

Mar 27, 2024

Aimee Kao, MD, PhD

CEO of Research!America to deliver inaugural Bartee Lectureship

Mary Woolley will speak today at noon in the Yanney Conference Room at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Mar 26, 2024

Mary Woolley, president and CEO of Research!America

Community engagement survey open through April 30

The survey invites the UNMC community to document their work and dedication in serving and engaging with the community.

Mar 25, 2024

Dele Davies, MD, senior vice chancellor for academic affairs, and Heidi Keeler, PhD, assistant vice chancellor of the UNMC Office of Community Engagement

UNMC, Regional West Health Services sign affiliation agreement

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Regional West Health Services CEO Mel McNea met Tuesday.

Mar 22, 2024

Mel McNea, Regional West CEO, and Jeffrey P. Gold, University of Nebraska Medical Center chancellor, finalize the agreement between Regional West and UNMC.