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Meet UNMC Scientist Laureate Shelley Smith, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Shelley Smith, Ph.D., answers questions about her work, life and interests.
May 3, 2011
Public health in action – Health economist improves delivery of care
Li-Wu Chen, Ph.D., looks at the big picture. Trained as a health economist, he has studied the access, cost and quality of health services for 13 years.
May 3, 2011
Speaker sees hope for public health problems in global HIV response
Wafaa El-Sadr, M.D., M.P.H., has helped spearhead the development of several successful HIV care and treatment programs in resource-limited countries. In the process, she saw solutions manifest that may be used to confront other global public health problems.
May 3, 2011
UNMC History 101 – The Omaha Medical College stones
Have you ever noticed the Omaha Medical College blocks in the hallway between Wittson Hall and University Tower?
May 3, 2011
Ramos to discuss health disparities at tonight’s Science Cafe
Attend tonight’s Omaha Science Cafe at the Slowdown to learn how you can help eliminate health disparities.
May 3, 2011
UNMC honors North Platte doctor with award
For his work in mentoring hundreds of students and tireless advocacy to improve the quality of health care throughout greater Nebraska, Gary Conell, M.D., will receive the J.G. “Jack” Elliott Award from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The award will be presented to Dr. Conell May 7 during commencement ceremonies in Omaha. […]
May 3, 2011
UNMC bestows honorary doctor of science degree on former U.S. Surgeon General Louis Sullivan, M.D.
In recognition of his outstanding contributions to improve the health of all Americans and for his work in advocating for racial and ethnic diversity in the health professions, Louis Sullivan, M.D., will receive an honorary doctor of science degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The award will be presented to Dr. Sullivan on […]
May 3, 2011
Seven UNMC faculty receive awards
Recognized for teaching, mentoring and community service Seven University of Nebraska Medical Center faculty members have received awards for their exceptional work. Outstanding teaching awards were given to Pamela Carmines, Ph.D., Shantaram Joshi, Ph.D., Richard MacDonald, Ph.D., and Chad Vokoun, M.D. David Brown, Ph.D., was honored for his community service, while Steve Caplan, Ph.D., […]
May 3, 2011
720 UNMC students to receive diplomas during commencement ceremonies
Diplomas will be conferred on 720 University of Nebraska Medical Center students during ceremonies this week in Kearney, Lincoln, Omaha and Scottsbluff. On May 5 at 7 p.m., a ceremony will be held for UNMC College of Nursing Kearney Division students at the University of Nebraska at Kearney Health & Sports Center. On May 6 […]
May 2, 2011
Extra ‘Improve Your Financial IQ’ Learn@Lunch session added for May 9
Due to very high interest, UNMC will host one final training session: “Improve Your Financial IQ” session on Monday, May 9 at noon in the Sorrell Center, Room 2014.
May 2, 2011