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Recreational therapy’s art sale a masterpiece

Two-day event raised money, awareness.

Jun 9, 2018

The Autism Social Club created artwork for the sale.

MMI’s Iwand honored by Special Olympics Nebraska

Iwand given Golisano Award for health leadership.

Jun 9, 2018

May Standouts are honored

Nominations sought for June Awards.

Jun 9, 2018

Standouts included, from left, Anne Haskins Olney, M.D., Christi King, Rachel Ray, Karoly Mirnics, M.D., Ph.D., Kelly Crotty, April Standout John Keenan and Deb Brumley.

UNMC for the record

Drs. Karst, Ramos participate in rural health panel, and other news and notes from the UNMC community.

Jun 8, 2018

From left, Shawn Kaskie, fellows coordinator, Rural Futures Institute, Brent Comstock of Rural Impact Hub, Kyle Ryan, Ph.D., Athena Ramos, Ph.D., Marty Fattig and Greg Karst, Ph.D.

Eppley Institute to host short course in cancer biology

Focus of event will be “Drug Resistance in Cancer.”

Jun 8, 2018

Dr. Armitage named a giant in the cancer field

James Armitage, M.D., is inducted by OncLive as one of the 2018 Giants of Cancer Care.

Jun 8, 2018

From left: Robert Goldsmith from OncLive, James Armitage, M.D., Kanti Rai, M.D., from Northwell Health and Pat Borgen, M.D., chair for Giants of Cancer CareĀ®.

Dr. Latacha recognized with basic science teaching award

Kimberly Latacha, Ph.D., receives the 2017 Basic Science Outstanding Teaching Award from the College of Medicine and the Class of 1962.

Jun 8, 2018

Kim Latacha, Ph.D. (second from left) received the Basic Science Outstanding Teaching Award from the College of Medicine and the Class of 1962. Other participants at the award luncheon included (from left-right): Pat O'Gara, M.D., Class of 1962; Gerald (Jay) Moore, M.D., senior associate dean for academic affairs; and Bill Orr, M.D., Class of 1962.

Olson Center for Women’s Health marks 25 years

Center provides funding for research, clinical programs, and a resource center for both patients and providers.

Jun 8, 2018

The advisory committee for the Olson Center for Women's Health includes, from left: Donald Gibbens, M.D.; Carl Smith, M.D.: Christine Murphy; Nancy Olson; Gail Walling-Yanney, M.D.; Kendra Swanson, M.D.; David Olson, M.D.; Jennifer Larsen, M.D.; and Karen Olson, M.D.

Remembering UNMC supporter Mona Faith

Leslie’s Healing Garden, Truhlsen Eye Institute show philanthropist’s impact on UNMC.

Jun 7, 2018

NU defense research institute earns new $92 million contract

Air Force commits five-year contract to National Strategic Research Institute.

Jun 7, 2018

From left, Regent Bob Phares, Regent Tim Clare, Legislative Speaker Sen. Jim Scheer, Sen. Anna Wishart, University of Nebraska President Hank Bounds, Ph.D., UNMC and University of Nebraska at Omaha Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., Lt. Gen. Robert Hinson, Sen. Merv Riepe, Sen. Mike McDonnell
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