Research

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.

UNMC research shows derivative of common spice might help heart failure patients

Study suggests derivative of ginger family improves strength, endurance

Dec 12, 2018

UNMC/Nebraska Medicine join Global Virus Network to help combat viral diseases

The network represents experts at 45 Centers of Excellence and seven affiliates in 29 countries

Nov 16, 2018

Drs. Howard Gendelman and Christopher Kratochvil

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.

UNMC leading national study to test drug to treat life-threatening illness

Will test in patients after stem cell transplants who develop graft-versus-host disease

Nov 13, 2018

National study finds gastric bypass most effective weight loss surgery

UNMC/Nebraska Medicine physicians participate in study

Nov 9, 2018

Corrigan McBride, M.D.

Dr. Pellegrino’s Oral Presentation at Inaugural Symposium Earns Runner Up Award

Peter Pellegrino, M.D., Ph.D., was awarded as runner up for his oral presentation during the inaugural Graduate Medical Research Symposium at the Truhlsen Events Center on Oct. 17.

Nov 9, 2018

Dr. Patterson, Executive Vice Chair, to Depart in December  

Andrew Patterson, M.D., Ph.D., will become chair of the Department of Anesthesiology at Emory University in Atlanta.

Nov 8, 2018

Department Impact at Upcoming ASA Meeting

Several Department of Anesthesiology physicians will attend the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) meeting in San Francisco on Saturday, October 13, through Wednesday, October 17, 2018.

Oct 9, 2018

Cattlemen’s Ball raises nearly $1.75 million

Amount raised is second highest in 21-year history

Oct 4, 2018

Ken Cowan, M.D., Ph.D. (third from left), director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, went to Hebron, Neb., on Sept. 6 to receive a proceeds check of more than $1.55 million from the planning committee for this year's Cattlemen's Ball of Nebraska. (Photo courtesy of Nancy McGill)