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Personalized medicine requires massive computations
Imagine asking a question and getting 30,000 answers coming at you like water from a fire hose.
How would you sort through all that information and find the one answer you’re looking for?
Jan 15, 2014
Cure for familial breast cancer might be found in genetic mutations
Leukemia was his research niche until five years ago when breast cancer hit too close to home for San Ming Wang, M.D.
A relative’s wife had just been diagnosed with the disease; her mother and two aunts also had the disease.
Jan 15, 2014
22-year-old sees promise in breast cancer research
It was an emotional experience for Brandi Preston, 22, and breast cancer researcher, San Ming Wang, M.D., associate professor of genetics, cell biology and anatomy, when they met after he spoke to Bright Pink, a support group for those affected by familial breast cancer.
Jan 15, 2014
Demand grows for bioinformatic gurus
As information technology becomes more integral to health care, the need grows for specialists who can turn biomedical data into knowledge that will improve people’s health and wellbeing.
Jan 15, 2014
UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s nets about $20,000
Four skaters stayed on the ice for 24 hours during the fundraiser.
Jan 14, 2014
Combs to deliver keynote at King luncheon
Annual event honoring Martin Luther King Jr., will be held on Monday, Jan. 20.
Jan 14, 2014
Farm-fresh produce available to UNMC community
Sign up now for weekly produce deliveries that begin in May.
Jan 14, 2014
Sorrell Center store to be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Store will reopen Jan. 21.
Jan 14, 2014
Time out with T.O. — A toast to the Chinese
UNMC leaders were greeted with hospitality – and Bon Jovi – during the recent trip to China.
Jan 13, 2014