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Trade Commission to investigate ‘knock-offs’ of UNMC creatine product

An investigation into nutraceutical products falsely advertised as containing raw creatine ethyl ester, a creatine pronutrient with increased solubility, was initiated earlier this summer in an effort to protect a UNMC invention and consumer confidence in a dietary supplement.

Aug 11, 2009

UNMC research funding tops $100 million

Research funding at UNMC soared 22 percent to more than $100 million during the past fiscal year. More than $76 million of that funding came from federal sources.

Jul 31, 2009

UNMC staph team lands $11.1 million grant

The UNMC researcher who made the breakthrough discovery of bacterial programmed cell death is leading UNMC’s “Staph Team” in pursuit of one of this country’s most dangerous bacterial pathogens — community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA).

Jul 15, 2009

UNMC offers new molecular test for colon cancer treatment

Physicians at UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center now use a new test that will revolutionize treatment for colon cancer.

Jun 25, 2009

Latest edition of UNMC Discover now online

For some, UNMC’s newest research facility, the Durham Research Center II, is a source of pride. But for many more people, it is a symbol of hope, progress and cures.

May 15, 2009

Dr. Dixon named president of UNeMed

UNeMed Corporation, the technology transfer arm for UNMC, will have a new president as of May 1.

Apr 28, 2009

Dr. Connie Miller never stops asking questions

Connie Miller, Ph.D., asks the same question over and over. “Why?”

Apr 16, 2009

Dr. Gendelman: Shoot for the stars

“Never give up. Always have high level goals.”
Those were words of advice from UNMC’s 2008 Scientist Laureate Howard Gendelman, M.D., to his colleagues Monday afternoon at the third annual Distinguished Scientist ceremony.

Mar 18, 2009

Latest UNMC Connect now available online

Read the latest about the health care workforce shortage in the winter 2009 edition of UNMC Connect, which is now available online.

Mar 17, 2009