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UNMC and @NebraskaMed are a primary driver of Nebraska’s economy 👏 Read about the med center's latest economic impact report: unmc.edu/newsroom/2025/…

Patients at the @BuffettCancer now have access to a promising new therapy that has generated national attention for its potential to improve outcomes for people with advanced pancreatic cancer. Read more: unmc.edu/newsroom/2026/…

Check out the latest achievements in our UNMC community: unmc.edu/newsroom/2026/…

Registration is open for the UNMC and Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center’s Cancer Survivorship Conference. The conference is free and will be held at the Scott Conference Center at the University of Nebraska at Omaha on Sept. 4. Learn more: unmc.edu/newsroom/2026/…

Review: Sterol biosynthesis, brain development, and disease: doi.org/10.1172/JCI208… Karoly Mirnics @KarolyMirnics and colleagues @unmc_mmi & @unmc summarize functions of cholesterol in neurodevelopment and the potential consequences of genetic factors and medications that disrupt cholesterol biosynthesis. @CHRI_ResearchNE #Neurodevelopment

Nominations are being accepted for the UNMC-wide 2027 Impact in Education Awards, the highest education-related awards conferred by UNMC. 🗓️ Nominations close at 5 p.m. on Aug. 9. More information: unmc.edu/newsroom/2026/…

🌞 Working in the heat? High temps can lead to serious heat illness, especially for farmers and outdoor workers. Use our Heat Illness Prevention Checklist to stay safe and cool on the job. 👉 unmc.edu/publichealth/c… #HeatSafety #FarmSafety

A review article by a UNMC/Child Health Research Institute research team underscores and describes how altering fundamental brain development processes can be detrimental for the developing baby. Read more: unmc.edu/newsroom/2026/…

A water line break is affecting patient appointments taking place this morning in the Durham Outpatient Center. Patients with appointments in the building will receive calls to reschedule. Crews are on site to assess and repair the damage. The Emergency Department remains open.

A new chapter for campus living! 🎉 Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony today (July 17) at 11am for UNMC Residences, the new student housing facility on UNMC’s Omaha campus. Details: unmc.edu/newsroom/2026/…

Great news! @UNMC_iEXCEL has earned a 5-year reaccreditation as an American College of Surgeons Comprehensive Accredited Education Institute, reaffirming its national leadership in simulation-based education. Read more: unmc.edu/newsroom/2026/…

Choosing a dental school means choosing your future community. Hear from Hanna Hawks (DDS Class of 2028) about how the supportive culture at the UNMC College of Dentistry has shaped her experience. Our dental program: go.unmc.edu/dentalprogram ➡️ Apply: go.unmc.edu/adea-aadsas

In this week's Region 7 Infectious Disease briefing, Dr. Lawler's provides updates on the Cyclosporiasis outbreak, as well as: 😷H5N1 😷Measles 😷RSV 😷COVID-19 😷Bundibugyo Virus Watch here: echo360.org/media/9a6f0abe… #cyclosporiasis #bdbv #unmc #infectiousdiseases

See the latest news involving UNMC health care experts, educators and researchers: unmc.edu/newsroom/depar…

Meet this year's INBRE scholars! 🌟 We welcomed a new cohort of undergraduate students from across Nebraska for their summer research experience. Follow along each week as we spotlight different scholars.

The 2026 Big Ten Neuroscience Annual Meeting marks the fifth annual gathering of the Big Ten neuroscience community and will be hosted by UNMC. The event is Thursday, July 16th. Deadline to register is Thursday, July 9th, otherwise walk-ins are welcome for a fee of $25. Find out more information and how to register here: unmc.edu/cce/clinicmed/…

Meet this year's INBRE scholars! 🌟 We welcomed a new cohort of undergraduate students from across Nebraska for their summer research experience. Follow along each week as we spotlight different scholars.

UNMC faculty, staff and students are invited to join H. Dele Davies, MD, today (July 7) at noon for his first forum as permanent chancellor. Forum details: unmc.edu/newsroom/2026/…

Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable Independence Day!

Meet this year's INBRE scholars! 🌟 We welcomed a new cohort of undergraduate students from across Nebraska for their summer research experience. Follow along each week as we spotlight different scholars.

The UNMC community marked America’s 250 years of independence. Read more about the event here: unmc.edu/newsroom/2026/…