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UNMC for the record

The director of the Bureau of Maternal and Child Health speaks at UNMC, Dr. Shelby Kutty is honored and the public health lab takes part in a major exercise.

Nov 18, 2011

UNMC researcher receives funding to address diarrhea in children

Studying protein that could reduce bacterial and viral infections in humans and animals The University of Nebraska Medical Center announced today that it will receive $100,000 in Phase I funding through Grand Challenges Explorations, an initiative created by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to enable researchers worldwide to test unorthodox ideas that address persistent […]

Nov 18, 2011

UNMC dean part of landmark study looking at antibiotic resistant bacteria

Results could provide foundation for making antibiotics more effective A University of Nebraska Medical Center physician-scientist, Bradley Britigan, M.D., was one of the authors on a landmark study that has determined why bacteria are antibiotic resistant and how disrupting key bacterial functions could result in making antibiotics more effective.   The study, which appears in […]

Nov 18, 2011

Longer than normal ship times for new IPhone 4S

The demand for the new iPhone has resulted in shipping delays.

Nov 17, 2011

Last free flu shot clinic tomorrow

The final free flu shot clinic for employees will be held Friday from 7 to 9 a.m. in the Storz Pavilion, Rooms 1-8.

Nov 17, 2011

UNMC LiveGreen – ‘Flip the Switch,’ even if you’re just out for a bit

Some believe it’s more energy efficient to leave lights on when you leave a room if you’ll only be out for a few minutes because the startup energy needed to fire up the lights offsets any savings from shutting them off. Not so fast!

Nov 17, 2011

Lookin at ‘U’ — Steven Daubendiek

This week, we learn more about Steven Daubendiek, program specialist in international health and medical education.

Nov 17, 2011

Steven Daubendiek

UNMC ice rink to open Nov. 29

The third season at the UNMC ice rink starts Nov. 29 and runs through Feb. 29.

Nov 17, 2011

UNMC’s public ice rink to open Nov. 29

Unique facility enters its third season in newly completed student plazaScenically nestled in the heart of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s newly completed Ruth and Bill Scott Student Plaza, the UNMC publicice rink will open for its third season on Nov. 29. Located between 40th Street and 42nd Street and between Dewey Avenue and […]

Nov 17, 2011

IT Training Update: Spruce up your Word docs, photos and PowerPoint presentatio

Makeover workshops for Word documents, Photoshop and PowerPoint presentations are among the latest offerings on the HR/Training calendar.

Nov 16, 2011

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