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Wellness Wednesday — Rough(age) Riders win second fruit and veggie tray
The SLC Rough(age) Riders won the second fruit and veggie tray of the UNMC’s “High 5 Fruit and Vegetable Program.”
Apr 21, 2010
Think Green – Environmental awareness fair set for Thursday
The UNMC Campus Sustainability Team will host the “Think Green – Do The Right Thing Awareness Fair” on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Durham Outpatient Center West Atrium.
Apr 21, 2010
UNMC continues earthquake relief efforts in Haiti
Two events this week highlight UNMC’s continued efforts to help Haiti recover from the Jan. 12 earthquake that killed hundreds of thousands of people.
Apr 21, 2010
UNMC creates new Center for Global Health and Development
Plans to create a Center for Global Health and Development (CGHAD) in the UNMC College of Public Health were recently approved by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. The creation of the center shows that UNMC recognizes a need to be a global leader and to expand opportunities for its faculty and students in […]
Apr 21, 2010
Life at UNMC for 40, 30 years
One is a flying enthusiast. Another is nicknamed “The Hammer.” Still another found inspiration from a TV show on nurse anesthesia.
Apr 20, 2010
New application of old drug provides promising results for people with Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center have joined a national group investigating the innovative use of an existing therapy as a potential treatment for people suffering with Alzheimer’s disease. The GAP (Gammaglobulin Alzheimer’s Partnership) Study will examine the safety, effectiveness and tolerability of Immune Globulin Intravenous (IGIV) in patients with mild to […]
Apr 20, 2010
One-of-a-kind staph center approved by regents
A UNMC center for Staphylococcal research — the only one of its kind in the U.S. — has been approved by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents.
Apr 20, 2010
UNMC Grants – Grant to let Dr. Sherman enhance pancreatic cancer registry
Simon Sherman, Ph.D., professor in the Eppley Institute, has been awarded a five-year, nearly $1.6 million grant by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to enhance a computing platform for research in pancreatic cancer.
Apr 20, 2010
Dr. Shaw receives universitywide innovation award
Bud Shaw, M.D., has been called a renaissance man and transformational leader.
Apr 19, 2010
Regents approve Dr. Markin as interim medicine dean
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Friday approved the appointment of Rod Markin, M.D., Ph.D., as interim dean of the College of Medicine. The appointment is effective July 1.
Apr 19, 2010