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Climate change is focus of Feb. 23 Lincoln Science Cafe
Climate change and food security will be the topic of the next Lincoln Science Café at 7 p.m. on Feb. 23 at VEGA, 350 Canopy St. in Lincoln. Nebraska native and 1979 University of Nebraska-Lincoln alum, Tim Rinne will present. Rinne has spent his entire career in the field of politics, working as a community […]
Feb 16, 2015
Walk & Roll for Disabilities set for March 1 at Oak View Mall
Event supports recreation program for adults with developmental disabilities
Feb 16, 2015
Avoiding dissertation disasters: Seven tips
Here are seven tips for a dissertation defense even a lawyer could admire. 1. Practice with your colleagues (several times). Beg them to be your worst critics, and to ask tough questions. And don’t wait until the day before your defense to do this! You will likely want to revise a few slides and/or rearrange […]
Feb 15, 2015
MSIA’s flexibility helps students forge path
Regina Robbins, Ph.D., came to UNMC with a bachelors in psychology, a master’s in Christian spirituality and a master’s in Spanish language. She was planning to study yoga, spirituality and wellness. By the time she left with her Ph.D., she had: discovered the meaning and importance of public health. gained deep appreciation for and practice […]
Feb 15, 2015
New Ph.D. in Clinical Translational Research at UNMC
When Alvin Wee received his Ph.D. in December, it was the first for UNMC’s Graduate Studies’ MSIA – Clinical Translational Research program. Dr. Wee, who is a dental specialist in maxillofacial prosthodontics with two master’s degrees, was the first to earn a Doctor of Philosophy from the Clinical Translational Research program. The degree is now […]
Feb 15, 2015
Research leads to best practices in fight against highly infectious diseases
Designed to handle everything from smallpox and SARS to avian influenza and Ebola, UNMC’s biocontainment unit is staffed by more than 40 highly trained professionals who have special training in disaster management, cardiac life support and bioterrorism.
Feb 13, 2015
Lab testing for Ebola requires thinking ‘outside the box’
Professionals in laboratories across the UNMC campus are on the front line in helping physicians get the information they need to treat Ebola patients.
Feb 13, 2015
UNMC research team working on vaccine for Ebola virus
A UNMC research team has been working on one phase of a concerted U.S. effort to develop a vaccine for the Ebola virus, which has infected more than 21,000 people in West Africa and killed more than 8,600 people.
Feb 13, 2015
UNMC, Nebraska Medicine share Ebola expertise through online courses
UNMC and its primary clinical partner, Nebraska Medicine, are sharing Ebola patient care and treatment best practices with hospital staff around the world through online education courses.
Feb 13, 2015
The scientist and his chicken soup
Every time cold season rolls around, so do home remedies, including Stephen Rennard, M.D., and his famous study of chicken soup.
Feb 13, 2015
