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Nebraska Neuroscience Alliance to launch clinical trial to test a unique therapy
First joint initiative to combat Parkinson’s disease The Nebraska Neuroscience Alliance at UNMC is embarking on a translational clinical trial using Leukine, a drug used to boost the immune system in cancer patients, to test a unique immune therapy in people with Parkinson’s disease. The NNA, formed in 2011, unites three of UNMC’s top neuroscience […]
Jul 11, 2013
Eight employees earn Vital Pins
Eight College of Medicine employees earned Vital Pins in June as part of the UNMC Vital Thank ‘U’ program. The program recognizes employees who demonstrate UNMC’s brand values of leadership, team, resource and excellence. The employees listed below received Vital Pins because they earned six Thank ‘U’ awards for a particular brand value. Excellence Kristin Leland […]
Jul 11, 2013
Timeout with T.O. – One last goodbye (times six)
Editor’s Note: Numerous College of Medicine faculty and employees retired at the end of June. Here’s a column by Tom O’Connor, public relations, which appeared in UNMC Today on June 28 and recognized six of the retirees. I might seem a little jittery today. I spent Wednesday afternoon going to three retirement teas. That’s a […]
Jul 11, 2013
News Briefs
Shelley Smith, Ph.D., director of the developmental neuroscience department at the Munroe-Meyer Institute, was named the inaugural recipient of the Bruce A. Buehler, M.D., Professorship. Bob and Myrna Krohn established the professorship through a donation to the University of Nebraska Foundation. Dr. Buehler was the director of MMI from 1983 to 2007. The 2013 American […]
Jul 11, 2013
Lookin’ at U – Jerrie Dayton
A move to a new position has UNMC veteran excited about the future.
Jul 11, 2013
UNMC team finds early heart disease warning with simple blood test
Potential ground-breaking discovery may reveal dangerous type of heart disease
Jul 11, 2013
Eppley Institute: Inside the renovation
Lead architect Bob Dietrich answers questions about the project.
Jul 11, 2013
School of Allied Health Professions powers up for reunion
A celebration of 75th anniversary of the clinical laboratory sciences program highlights the event.
Jul 11, 2013
Chancellor candidate forum: Robert Califf, M.D.
NU president J.B. Milliken welcomes input, feedback on Dr. Califf’s visit to UNMC.
Jul 11, 2013
