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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