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Sexuality and sexual health the topic of tonight’s Omaha Science Cafe
UNMC’s Chris Fisher, Ph.D., will present “Sex, Sexuality, and Sexual Health,” tonight during his Omaha Science Cafe presentation at the Slowdown.
Feb 9, 2010
135 nursing students participate in white coat ceremonies
First-year nursing students recited an oath of professionalism and donned white coats at the UNMC College of Nursing Nightingale White Coat Ceremonies recently held in Scottsbluff, Lincoln, Kearney and Omaha.
Feb 9, 2010
Second wave volunteers set to deploy to Haiti
UNMC has selected 12 health care specialists to participate in its second volunteer deployment to Haiti.
Feb 9, 2010
Teddy Roosevelt impersonator to present on campus on Feb. 23
Rough Rider, president, outdoorsman, historian and progressive reformer are all words that describe Teddy Roosevelt.
Feb 9, 2010
New artwork at the Sorrell Center
The Museum of Nebraska Art brings part of its collection to the Sorrell Center each semester.
Feb 8, 2010
Dr. Chambers honored by Missouri engineering college
Ward Chambers, M.D., coordinator of UNMC’s International Health and Medical Education program, will receive the 2010 Missouri Medal of Honor Award for Distinguished Service in Engineering.
Feb 8, 2010
Dr. Darst advises unicameral on medical home concept
As a primary care physician for nearly 30 years, Donald Darst, M.D., has had a front row seat to the changes in the American health care system.
Feb 8, 2010
Push ups for Haiti
A push up challenge between Vice Chancellor for Research Tom Rosenquist, Ph.D., and Ernest Prentice, Ph.D., associate vice chancellor for academic affairs, leads to another challenge for the whole campus.
Feb 8, 2010
UNMC announces new officers for Student Association for Rural Health
The newly elected officers for the Student Association for Rural Health (SARH) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center have been announced. The officers are made up of medical, pharmacy, physical therapy and physician assistant students who are interested in learning more about rural health issues and promoting rural practice to others. They attend […]
Feb 8, 2010
Cancer researcher at UNMC College of Dentistry searches for ways to make chemotherapy more effective
Greg Oakley, Ph.D., a cancer researcher at the UNMC College of Dentistry recently received a four-year $720,000 grant from the American Cancer Society. The focus of his research, DNA damage and how cells repair themselves is one way Dr. Oakley hopes to find ways to make chemotherapy more effective. He is looking at the process […]
Feb 8, 2010