Patient Care
UNMC boosts research stature by adding most advanced MRI scanner in Nebraska
Allows UNMC to compete with elite institutions, better understand complexities of brain
Jan 9, 2019
![The new research-dedicated MRI will allow UNMC to compete with elite research institutions around the country and should help the medical center bring in millions of more dollars in research funding.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/MRI1.jpg)
UNMC, DCHD working with Omaha pharmacies on vaccine campaign
Two-year campaign made possible by $300,000 anonymous donation to NU Foundation
Jan 4, 2019
![Don Klepser, Ph.D., UNMC College of Pharmacy, and Shannon Maloney, Ph.D., UNMC College of Public Health, are co-principal investigators on the vaccine campaign in the greater Omaha area geared to adolescent-aged children.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Klepser_Maloney.jpg)
Colorado physician named chair of UNMC Department of Neurosurgery
Plans to increase size, depth of department to meet aging population’s increased need for neurosurgeons
Nov 15, 2018
![Aviva Abosch, M.D., Ph.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/AvivaAbosch.jpg)
National study finds gastric bypass most effective weight loss surgery
UNMC/Nebraska Medicine physicians participate in study
Nov 9, 2018
![Corrigan McBride, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Cori_McBride_General_Surgery_2014_CROP.jpg)
Glidden Receives Inaugural Excellence Award
Tim Glidden, CRNA and director of nurse anesthesia, received the first-ever 2018 APRN/PA Excellence Award during a leadership meeting on Oct. 18.
Oct 23, 2018
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Glidden_Tim_LANDSCAPE_COAT.jpg)
Sommer, Acute Pain PA, Awarded by Colleagues
Acute Pain Physician’s Assistant Lea Sommer was awarded Provider of the Quarter by her colleagues on the 4/5 Lied Quality Improvement Team.
Oct 5, 2018
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Remembering: Bruce Buehler, M.D.
Visionary leader directed Munroe-Meyer Institute for 24 years and UNMC Department of Pediatrics for 16 years
Sep 19, 2018
![Bruce Buehler, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/BruceBuehler.jpg)
Renowned pediatric oncologist/cancer researcher joins UNMC/Children’s Hospital
Donald Durden, M.D., Ph.D., brings more than $9 million in NIH grant support
Sep 19, 2018
![Donald Durden, M.D., Ph.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Durden.jpg)
Buffett Cancer Center uses new treatment to better target certain tumors
UNMC has begun treating patients with Lutathera, a new molecular therapy specifically directed at neuroendocrine tumors.
Aug 17, 2018
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/lutathera_martin.png)
Former UNMC faculty member named Nebraska Medicine CEO
The native Nebraskan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry and microbiology from Iowa State University and his medical degree with distinction from UNMC.
Aug 8, 2018
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Dr_James_Linder_crop.jpg)