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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
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
Flu shot clinic this morning, last one is Friday
Employees have two opportunities left to get free flu shots on campus. The first comes this morning from 7 to 9 a.m. in University Tower’s Private Dining Rooms A, B and C.
Nov 16, 2011
Wellness Wednesday – Remember to enroll for NUFlex and take the HRA
Just a reminder that employees have until 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2 to enroll in NUFlex and take the annual Wellstream Health Risk Assessment.
Nov 16, 2011