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Dr. Band named genetics, cell biology and anatomy chairwoman

Vimla Band, Ph.D., has been named chairwoman of the UNMC Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Anatomy.

Mar 16, 2010

Wind duo to play Thursday’s Music as Medicine

A wind duo from the Omaha Chamber Music Society will present Thursday’s Music as Medicine Concert at noon in the Durham Outpatient Center West Atrium.

Mar 16, 2010

Lincoln Science Café March 25 to explain costs, benefits of scientific innovation

      Scientist Donald Klepser, Ph.D., will be the featured speaker on Thursday, March 25, during the Lincoln Science Café, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the at the red9 at 9th and M streets. His talk, titled, “How much would you pay for a better future? The costs and benefits of scientific innovation,” […]

Mar 16, 2010

UNMC names Dr. Vimla Band to head genetics, cell biology and anatomy

After serving as interim chairwoman for the past six months, Vimla Band, Ph.D., has been named chairwoman of the University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Anatomy. The appointment, which was effective March 1, was announced today by John Gollan, M.D., Ph.D., dean of the College of Medicine.   “Vimla is […]

Mar 16, 2010

Dr. Larsen to lead UNMC clinical research efforts

To help bolster its clinical research enterprise, UNMC has appointed Jennifer Larsen, M.D., as associate vice chancellor for clinical research.

Mar 15, 2010

Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Tammy Kielian, Ph.D.

UNMC researcher Tammy Kielian, Ph.D., answers questions about her work, life and interests.

Mar 15, 2010

Walk and Roll raises nearly $30,000 for MMI programs

The 6th annual Walk and Roll for Disabilities, held on Feb. 21 at Westroads Mall, raised a record $29,756 for adult recreation therapy programs at the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Mar 15, 2010

Looking back on 20 years of RHOP with Jeffrey King, M.D.

Since its inception in 1990, 356 students have graduated from the Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP).

Mar 15, 2010

UNMC oncologist discusses minimal improvement in survival rate in adolescents and young adults with cancer

HOLLYWOOD, FL — Despite cancer survival rates increasing dramatically for children and older adults in the last 20 years, there has been minimal improvement in the survival rates in the adolescent and young adult (AYA) population (15 to 29 years). A lack of participation in clinical research trials, biological differences of the disease, limited resources […]

Mar 15, 2010

Campus blood drive set for March 30

UNMC will host a blood drive on Tuesday, March 30 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Center for Healthy Living in the Student Life Center.

Mar 12, 2010