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Research Notes — UNMC model could provide answers about leukemia

UNMC researchers have engineered a mouse model that will allow scientists to better study the origin and regulation of cancer stem cells in leukemia.

Sep 30, 2010

Mike and Lin Simmonds to receive Spirit of Nebraska Award

Mike Simmonds of Simmonds Restaurant Management and his wife, Lin, have been selected to receive the Margre and Chuck Durham Spirit of Nebraska Award.

Sep 29, 2010

Campus resources to deal with substance abuse problems

In recognition of September as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, here’s information about resources available to employees who struggle with substance abuse.

Sep 28, 2010

Small particles — big impact

Alexander “Sasha” Kabanov, Ph.D., D.Sc., discusses nanomedicine and the international conference on the subject that he will host in Omaha next week.

Sep 27, 2010

UNMC for the record

A list of achievements, activities and happenings involving UNMC staff, faculty and students.

Sep 24, 2010

Friday Husker Pick’em – South Dakota State

They dismantled Washington on the road last weekend — now the Nebraska Cornhuskers return home Saturday to face the South Dakota State Jackrabbits.

Sep 24, 2010

Research Notes – Study provides new look at folic acid and heart defects

In recent years, evidence has accumulated to show folic acid reduces congenital heart defects — the most common birth defect among newborns.

Sep 23, 2010

United Way Campaign starts Oct. 4

The 2010 UNMC United Way campaign kicks off Monday, Oct. 4.

Sep 22, 2010

Register for e2Campus alert — it can save lives

UNMC employees and students are strongly encouraged to register for the e2Campus security system, which would quickly alert them should a shooting, tornado or other life-threatening development occur on campus.

Sep 21, 2010

Welcome to Personal Safety Awareness Week

Maybe we don’t like to think about it, but significant threats face those of us who work at medical centers.

Sep 20, 2010