Category: Nutrition
May is Celiac Awareness Month
Celiac disease (CD) is a genetic autoimmune condition disease that mainly affects the gastrointestinal tract when gluten is ingested. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. When someone with CD eats gluten, the lining of the small intestine becomes damaged and is unable to absorb nutrients properly. In honor of Celiac Awareness […]
May 11, 2022

Outstanding Dietetic Student Award: Sarah Duvall
Medical nutrition student Sarah Duvall has won the 2022 Outstanding Dietetics Student Award from the Nebraska Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (NAND). Sarah received the award at the annual meeting. “This is a huge honor, and we are so proud of her,” said program director Corrine Hanson, PhD. The Outstanding Dietetics Student Award recognizes the […]
May 4, 2022

Join the Alumni Association Online Community
Alumni and students now have a dedicated online community to connect for networking, mentoring, interprofessional groups, and discussion boards. The community, UNMC Alumni Connections, is managed by the Alumni Relations Office and was created in partnership with industry leader, PeopleGrove. It was first made available to alumni earlier this month. Individuals who are interested in […]
Apr 14, 2021

Recent Posts
Newsroom
- 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.