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UNMC to participate in NIH-funded Knee Activity Arthroplasty Study
Elizabeth Wellsandt, DPT, PhD, is the UNMC Site Principal Investigator on a new grant, “Knee Arthroplasty Activity Trial (KArAT),” (IRB# 0047-24-CB) to assess whether personalized guidance from a health coach coupled with financial rewards can effectively increase physical activity post-total knee replacement. The study is funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and […]
Oct 9, 2024

Schiefelbein brings the lab to next gen professionals
How do we make a laboratory safe, accessible, and fun to young students who want to learn about the medical laboratory science profession? MLS Education Coordinator Lauren Schiefelbein has some “out of the box” methods, including designing props, games, and various laboratory analogies that can be physically taken into high school and college classrooms. “Laboratory […]
Sep 30, 2024

Welcome new intern: Gali Pena-Villagrana
Gali Pena-Villagrana, BA, is a recruitment and marketing intern in the Office of Enrollment Management & Student Affairs in the college. Here’s more about Gali in her own words: I just recently graduated from the University of Nebraska-Omaha with a Bachelor’s of Science in business administration and a double concentration in marketing and management. I’ve […]
Sep 26, 2024

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- by Kelsey KirkThe study showed that treatment isn’t one-size fits all. A large sample size and sophisticated modeling showed that people drink for different reasons and may need different treatment options.
- by Jeffrey RobbHow can whooping cough be treated, and at any point do you need to isolate from others?
- by Jeffrey RobbThe research team led by UNMC’s Sangamesh Kumbar, PhD, recently published their findings in the journal Bioactive Materials.
- by Jeffrey RobbAll of UNMC's digital content, including websites, apps and course materials, must meet new accessibility guidelines.
- by Jeffrey RobbAttend this free, in-person learning session, sponsored by Nebraska Medicine, on May 15.