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Emerging epidemic of head, neck cancer is topic of Jan. 27 Lincoln Science Café
The emerging epidemic of head and neck cancer will be the topic of the next Science Cafe in Lincoln on Thursday, Jan. 27, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at red9, 9th and M streets. The speaker will be Robert Lindau, M.D., whose talk will be titled, “Head and Neck Cancer Is Not Just For […]
Jan 19, 2011
Son’s book details Thomas’ experience in international adoption
A new book by her son, Aaron Eske, chronicles life in the household of UNMC’s Deb Thomas, who adopted four international children.
Jan 18, 2011
Growing clinical research – UNMC a prime site for top clinical research group
UNMC recently was designated a prime site by Quintiles — the largest clinical research organization in the world — a development that stands to significantly increase the number of clinical trials conducted at the medical center.
Jan 18, 2011
Mayor, several council members to attend today’s ‘Salute to Omaha’
Mayor Jim Suttle and Omaha City Council members Pete Festersen, Chris Jerram, Garry Gernandt, Jean Stothert and Franklin Thompson will be among those in attendance today at a campus event to salute city leaders for their efforts to support UNMC and its growth.
Jan 18, 2011
Aaron Davis: Want to change hearts? Don’t get comfortable
Aaron Davis — who presented Monday’s Martin Luther King Jr. commemorative address at UNMC — said it’s what is in the heart that counts. The good and bad of people lives in their hearts and any true change must start there, too.
Jan 18, 2011
Another look at ‘Honest Abe’
UNMC employees are invited to a campus lecture today to get a truly fresh look at the nation’s 16th president, Abraham Lincoln.
Jan 18, 2011
UNMC receives $1 million grant for inter-professional education
It is possible an older patient will see more health care professionals during one episode of care than most people see in a year. They are likely to encounter doctors of varying specialties, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, physical therapists and dieticians. The confusing stream of caregivers, instructions and prescriptions can be overwhelming. Improving […]
Jan 18, 2011
UNMC’s Dr. Zheng to meet with Chinese and U.S. presidents this week
Selected as one of 40 Chinese-American leaders from U.S. universities Jialin Zheng, M.D., professor of pharmacology and experimental neurosciences and director of the Asia Pacific Rim Development Program (APRDP) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, has been invited by the Chinese government to visit with the President of China, Jiantao Hu, during the Chinese […]
Jan 18, 2011
Growing clinical research – National push, campus priority
National emphasis on clinical and translational research has increased and reverberations of this fact have been felt at UNMC.
Jan 17, 2011
Aaron Davis to present today’s MLK commemoration
Aaron Davis will bring his insights into human potential and teamwork to campus today to deliver the annual commemorative address in honor of slain civil rights leader, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Jan 17, 2011