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Nursing researchers study genetic risks for nicotine dependence

Would knowing they are prone to nicotine addiction help motivate smokers to quit? College of Nursing researchers want to know.

Dec 18, 2012

International collaboration moves research forward

Why are China and Chinese scientists excited about collaborating with the United States and with UNMC?

Dec 18, 2012

Yong Zhao, M.D., Ph.D.

Science partnership opens opportunities between UNMC, China

In August, one of the most extensive partnerships ever between the United States and Chinese academic institutions was finalized between UNMC and Tongji University.

Dec 18, 2012

New market in China = more jobs in Nebraska

A new market of 1.3 billion people opened this year to two nutritional supplements developed at UNMC.

Dec 18, 2012

Michael Dixon, Ph.D., UNeMed president, and Qian Zhang, Ph.D., open doors into China for UNMC technology.

DNA from Down Under

It’s 1 o’clock in the afternoon on the first Thursday in October and there’s a delivery for research technologist James Askew in the Durham Research Center II.

Dec 18, 2012

Shelley Smith, Ph.D., demonstrates how she loads DNA samples into the Bead Express. Her team soon will begin genotyping the samples to test for “candidate genes” of language problems.

A native son’s journey to save young lives

When a child wakes with a raging fever, there’s a certain panic that charges through a parent’s heart.

Dec 18, 2012

As part of a community survey for sickle cell disease,
Stephen Obaro, M.D., Ph.D., takes blood samples from
children living in Gwantu, Nigeria, during a visit last
year. Sickle cell disease is a common, inherited blood
disorder that increases susceptibility to certain types
of serious bacterial infections.

Reminder: Sign up for campus alerts, FEAP provides emotional assistance

In the wake of Friday’s school shooting in Connecticut, UNMC employees and students are reminded to register and/or reregister for the UNMC Alert system.

Dec 17, 2012

A note regarding Holiday schedules

A reminder about UNMC work hours on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.

Dec 17, 2012

An easy birthday to remember

Watch a video about little Zoey Heatons’ numerically serendipitous arrival last week.

Dec 17, 2012

Patient safety group helps hospitals learn from their mistakes

When you choose a health care facility, you should add one important query to your list of questions: “Do you self-report adverse events?”

Dec 17, 2012

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