UNMC Today
African-American contributions to medicine — part 7 of 7
In honor of Black History Month, UNMC Today has highlighted the contributions of African-Americans in medicine. The seven-part series ends today with Alexa Canady, the first, black, female neurosurgeon in the United States.
Feb 28, 2002
African-American contributions to medicine — part 6 of 7
In honor of Black History Month, UNMC Today is highlighting the contributions of African-Americans in medicine. The seven-part series continues today with Vivien Theodore Thomas, co-creator of the first surgical treatment of Blue-Baby Syndrome.
Feb 27, 2002
African-American contributions to medicine — part 5 of 7
In honor of Black History Month, UNMC Today is highlighting the contributions of African-Americans in medicine. The seven-part series continues today with William Augustus Hinton, who developed the world-renown test for syphilis.
Feb 26, 2002
UNMC College of Nursing Students Earn Dean’s List Honors
Students from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing were named to the deans list following the fall semester 2001. To qualify for the deans list, students must have a grade point average of 3.8 or above. The UNMC College of Nursing, based in Omaha, with divisions in Lincoln, Kearney and Scottsbluff, is […]
Feb 26, 2002
African-American contributions to medicine — part 4 of 7
In honor of Black History Month, UNMC Today is highlighting the contributions of African-Americans in medicine. The seven-part series continues today with James Durham, the first African-American physician in the United States.
Feb 25, 2002
UNMC research grants total $26.6 million – a record high for six-month period
Research investigators at UNMC received $26.6 million in grants during the last six months of 2001 — a 29 percent increase over the same period in 2000. The increase indicates a new determination within UNMC’s research community to answer Chancellor Harold M. Maurer’s challenge to pursue more grants — and larger amounts — as the foundation for UNMC leadership in the health sciences, said David Crouse, Ph.D., associate vice chancellor for academic affairs and associate dean for graduate studies and research.
Feb 25, 2002
Chancellor’s Call for Greater Collaboration Among Researchers Keys Increased Success UNMC Research Grants Total $26.6 Million A Record High for Six-Month Period
Research investigators at the University of Nebraska Medical Center received $26.6 million in grants during the last six months of 2001 — a 29 percent increase over the same period in 2000. The increase indicates a new determination within UNMC’s research community to answer Chancellor Harold M. Maurer’s challenge to pursue more grants — and […]
Feb 23, 2002
African-American contributions to medicine — part 3 of 7
In honor of Black History Month, UNMC Today is highlighting the contributions of African-Americans in medicine. The seven-part series continues today with Yvonne Thornton, M.D., one of the leading women in maternal-fetal medicine.
Feb 22, 2002
World-renowned cardiologist keynotes UNMC’s Cardiovascular Research Symposium
UNMC’s Sixth Annual Cardiovascular Research Symposium featured 33 posters and a keynote address by Arthur J. Moss, M.D., who is believed to be the world’s leading authority on the study of patients with Long QT Syndrome — a deadly genetic heart defect found mainly in children.
Feb 22, 2002
440 people enjoyed Chinese Lunar New Year Party
Celebrating the Year of the Horse, more than 440 people enjoyed the Feb. 16 Chinese Lunar New Year Party at UNMC’s Student Life Center.
Feb 22, 2002