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UNMC receives $9 million to study chronic nature of HIV and its effects on aging

Could lead to new ways to prevent and treat HIV-induced disorders   The Center for Integrative and Translational Neuroscience at the University of Nebraska Medical Center has received a $9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to investigate the now chronic nature of HIV infection and its interaction with aging.   Howard Fox, […]

Mar 24, 2011

March Silver ‘U’ recipients

A list of UNMC employees who received the Silver ‘U’ award for the month of March.

Mar 23, 2011

March 25 lecture to focus on link between gum disease and diabetes

Diabetes has long been a risk factor for periodontal disease but new research suggests that poor oral health increases the risk for the development of diabetes. A leading expert on the link between periodontitis and diabetes is the keynote speaker at the annual Professionals’ Day event, Friday, March 25 at the University of Nebraska Medical […]

Mar 23, 2011

iPad security tips from ITS

If you will be transitioning from an iPad to the new iPad 2, it is important to erase all data on the iPad prior to handing it off to the next recipient as the device may contain personal or confidential information and Lotus Notes certificates and data.

Mar 23, 2011

Dr. Zimmerman named Gilmore Award recipient

Matthew Zimmerman, Ph.D., assistant professor of cellular and integrative physiology, has been named the 2011 recipient of the Joseph P. Gilmore Distinguished New Investigator Award.

Mar 23, 2011

Wellness Wednesday – Reduced calorie diet in aging the focus Harman lecture

An expert on the benefits of caloric restriction will be the guest speaker at the Denham Harman, M.D., Ph.D., Lectureship in Biomedical Gerontology on April 1.

Mar 23, 2011

SHARING Clinic offers ophthalmology services

UNMC’s student-run SHARING (Student Health Alliance Reaching Indigent Needy Groups) Clinic now provide ophthalmology services to its patients.

Mar 22, 2011

Hospital now tobacco free

The Nebraska Medical Center campus is now tobacco-free.

Mar 22, 2011

Ice rink closed for the season

Monday was the last day for skating at the UNMC Ice Rink this season.

Mar 22, 2011

‘Glory of Ukraine’ the focus of March 22 Joslyn campus event

UNMC employees are invited to join a curator from Joslyn Art Museum today for a slide illustrated talk on the “Glory of Ukraine” exhibition currently on view at Joslyn Art Museum.

Mar 22, 2011