John Keenan

2 weeks ago | unmc.edu | John Keenan

UNMC researchers at the Frederick F. Paustian Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, in partnership with Nebraska Food for Health at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, are collaborating on a clinical trial evaluating a novel prebiotic fiber supplement as an investigational treatment for Crohn’s disease. The trial is evaluating corn bran-derived arabinoxylan, a fiber that is used as a supplement to the usual diet.

3 weeks ago | unmc.edu | John Keenan

The UNMC Department of Internal Medicine will be hosting a memorial event today from 4-6 p.m. to recognize the life and career of Debra Romberger, MD. Mark Rupp, MD, interim chair of internal medicine, said: “Dr Debra Romberger had a large and lasting positive influence on the department and on UNMC.

4 weeks ago | theguardian.com | John Keenan

As a member of the American band the McCoys, the guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer Rick Derringer, who has died aged 77, scored a US No 1 hit with the 1965 single , which also made it to No 5 in the UK. Later he went on to record and perform with some of the most famous names in the music industry over a career spanning six decades.

4 weeks ago | unmc.edu | John Keenan

Find inspiration and enjoy a stroll through six stunning Omaha area gardens, visit with local artists and vendors and enjoy classic car displays at the Munroe-Meyer Guild’s 56th Annual Garden Walk, to be held on June 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The guild uses the funds raised to support programming at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

1 month ago | unmc.edu | John Keenan

Rebekah Gundry, PhD, Stokes-Shackelford Professor of Physiology and chair of the UNMC Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology, has been named to the 31st class of fellows in the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine program at Drexel University College of Medicine. “Being accepted into ELAM is a tremendous honor,” Dr. Gundry said. “I’m excited for the opportunity to learn and grow alongside a cohort of exceptional leaders.