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UNMC, Nebraska Medicine yield large economic footprint
Study reports economic impact of $4.2 billion annually
Feb 16, 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
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
How Ebola works
Get inside the killer virus and learn how it succeeds in disrupting the immune system.
Feb 13, 2015
Sticky cells are a sticky issue
Tight junctions and migrations of epithelial cells are under study in the College of Dentistry.
Feb 13, 2015
COBREs build centers of excellence
Research centers of excellence develop with the help of grants from the National Institutes of Health.
Feb 13, 2015
Storm chaser to headline 2015 Nebraska Science Festival
Reed Timmer will kick off the biggest science festival in Nebraska in April.
Feb 13, 2015
Time travel with a disease detective
His first time in Africa, Dr. Khan’s job was to identify patient zero and attempt to determine the natural reservoir – from which the disease had come. He had one major drawback – he couldn’t speak French and would need an interpreter. Fortunately, two other teammates knew the language.
Feb 13, 2015
Dr. Smith’s COBRE grant renewed for phase 3; projects being considered
Shelley Smith, Ph.D., director of developmental neuroscience at UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute and professor of pediatrics, recently learned her COBRE grant, “The Molecular Basis of Neurosensory Systems” was renewed for five years by the National Institutes of Health.
Feb 13, 2015
