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After losing wife to lung cancer, former NFL linebacker works to raise awareness

On Nov. 27, 2011, former NFL linebacker Chris Draft married longtime NBA dancer, LaKeasha Rutledge in a beautiful wedding ceremony in Atlanta. One month later, his 38-year-old wife died from stage-four lung cancer, having never smoked a cigarette in her life.

Jun 24, 2014

From left, Chris Draft, Ron Hartman and Rudy Lackner, M.D.

Pew and Stewart Trust launch scholars program targeting cancer

The Pew Charitable Trusts and the Alexander and Margaret Stewart Trust have launched a new program aimed at providing funding for young cancer researchers with novel ideas for preventing, treating, and eventually curing cancer.

Jun 24, 2014

News briefs

Steve Hinrichs, M.D., professor and chair of the UNMC Department of Pathology and Microbiology, was one of two individuals to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Public Health Laboratories. The award recognizes individuals who have established a history of distinguished service to APHL, made significant contributions to the advancement of public health laboratory science or practice, exhibited leadership in the field of public health, and/or positively influenced public health policy on a national or global level. Dr. Hinrichs was honored at the 2014 APHL Annual Meeting & Eighth Government Environmental Laboratory Conference in Little Rock, Ark.

Jun 24, 2014

The Sexperts talk about sexuality at July 8 Omaha Science Cafe

Sexuality, anatomy and gender are the focus of the next Omaha Science Café at 7 p.m. July 8 at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Presenters include: Sofia Jawed-Wessel, Ph.D., assistant director of the Midlands Sexual Health Research Collaborative, and Jay Irwin, Ph.D., associate director of the MSHRC. For more information about the MSHRC visit […]

Jun 23, 2014

Time out with T.O. – Making strides in China

International efforts in family medicine are “the tip of the pyramid.”

Jun 23, 2014

Bringing the family medicine concept to China has been a UNMC priority over the past 10 years.

Insights with Dr. Gold

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., discusses his recent trip to the American Medical Association’s annual meeting.

Jun 23, 2014

Construction work may impact Dewey Avenue

A large crane will be assembled as part of the Eppley Science Hall renovation project.

Jun 23, 2014

The red areas in the above map mark the restricted portions of Dewey Avenue during construction.

UNMC to strengthen education on sexual misconduct

UNMC responds to regents call for regular education, simple system for reporting misconduct.

Jun 23, 2014

Dele Davies, M.D., vice chancellor for academic affairs

Retirement counseling available this week

Sessions are available by appointment this week and through July.

Jun 23, 2014

Retirement counseling available this week

Representatives also will be on campus throughout July.

Jun 23, 2014