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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.

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.

Munroe-Meyer Garden Walk set for June 10

2018 marks 50th anniversary of showcase event highlighting area’s best gardens

May 10, 2018

Here's a look at one of the gardens on this year's Garden Walk.

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.

Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge to be lit blue to raise awareness for autism

Lighting ceremony will take place at 7:19 p.m., Monday, April 2

Mar 30, 2018

Karoly Mirnics, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute

Dr. Pendyala’s Mentee, Rahul Guda, Making Waves

Rahul Guda is a 16-year-old high school student mentored by Dr. Gurudutt Pendyala, a researcher in the Department of Anesthesiology.

Mar 30, 2018

Rahul Guda, a 16-year-old high school student being mentored by Dr. Gurudutt Pendyala, presents his poster titled, "Born Addicted: A Novel Systems Biology Approach Reveals the Impact of Opioid Abuse on Neurodevelopment," which earned him a third-place finish in the Greater Nebraska Science and Engineering Fair on March 24 in Nebraska City.

UNMC, Nebraska Medicine reach active transportation goal

Innovative TravelSmart program encourages employees to bus, walk, bike and carpool

Mar 7, 2018

Nebraska Science Festival launches essay contest

Contest open to fourth- through 12th-grade Nebraska students; entries due April 1

Mar 2, 2018

ABC News’ Ginger Zee to headline 2018 Nebraska Science Festival

‘Good Morning America’ meteorologist will discuss natural disasters

Feb 7, 2018

Ginger Zee

UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s brings in more than $20,000

More than 600 skaters participate in 24-hour event

Jan 27, 2018

Ryan Cary (center) is flanked by his father, Stephen, and his mother, Jeanne, after completing the UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson's. Cary recruited 42 skaters for the event and brought in $2,600. His LeaseTeam, Inc. competed in the Rock the Clock category, which required the team to have at least one skater on the ice throughout the 24-hour event. Stephen Cary, a retired property manager for NP Dodge, has had Parkinson's disease for the past 12 years.