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Cyrus Desouza, M.D. named chief of division of diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism
Cyrus Desouza, M.D., has been named chief of the University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Internal Medicine’s Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism. Dr. Desouza is an associate professor for UNMC and director of the Diabetes and Obesity program for the Omaha VA Medical Center. The appointment was effective April 1. “We’ve […]
Apr 12, 2011
UNMC invites public to earthquake/tsunami relief effort planning for Japan
The University of Nebraska Medical Center will begin organizing its response to the Japanese earthquake disaster during a meeting Monday, April 18, in the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education. Shinobu Watanabe-Galloway, Ph.D., professor of epidemiology in UNMC’s College of Public Health, is leading UNMC’s response to the devastating 9.0-magnitude earthquake on March […]
Apr 12, 2011
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Carol Pullen, Ed.D.
UNMC researcher Carol Pullen, Ed.D., answers questions about her work, life and interests.
Apr 12, 2011
Public health in action — Biostatisticians are about more than numbers
One of the critical members of a research study team is a biostatistician.
Apr 12, 2011
Volunteers needed for Culturefest
Culturefest returns to UNMC on Thursday, April 21 after a very successful first run last year. Volunteers are needed to help make this year’s event a success again.
Apr 12, 2011
Benefit ‘U’ in focus – Lactation rooms for new mothers
New mothers who work at UNMC have access to
lactation rooms situated around campus.
Apr 11, 2011
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Shilpa Buch, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Shilpa Buch, Ph.D., answers questions about her work, life and interests.
Apr 11, 2011
Three things you’ll learn at today’s Davis Lecture
Did you know physicians and surgeons in 18th century hospitals were elected to their posts by the hospitals’ boards of governors in public elections?
Apr 11, 2011
UNMC physicians on Best Doctors List
A total of 215 physicians who practice at UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, have been recognized on this year’s list of Best Doctors in America.
Apr 11, 2011
Remember to verify your dependents’ eligibility for health coverage
Employees with university medical and dental insurance are reminded that the deadline is May 6 to submit the required documents to verify your dependents for the universitywide Dependent Eligibility Audit.
Apr 11, 2011