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Lookin’ at U – Beverly Vaughn
Quick, think of five things others should know about you. That’s the theme behind a series in UNMC Today called “Lookin’ at U.” This week, we feature Beverly Vaughn, undergraduate program coordinator in the department of surgery.
Dec 10, 2009
UNMC in China – UNMC, Xi’an med school form family medicine center
UNMC and Xi’an Jiao Tong University School of Medicine (XJTUSM) recently agreed to establish a one-of-a-kind training center for family practice physicians in China.
Dec 10, 2009
Burger King campaign raises more than $142,000 for research
The “Burger King Help Beat Cancer for Kids” 2009 campaign raised $142,256 bringing the six-year total to over $800,000 for pediatric cancer research at the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center.
Dec 10, 2009
Music as Medicine canceled- UPDATED
The Music as Medicine concert scheduled for Thursday has been canceled because of the weather.
Dec 10, 2009
UNMC research team develops new mouthwash formulation that protects against tooth decay
A research team at the University of Nebraska Medical Center has developed a new mouthwash formulation that may provide long-term protection against tooth decay. The team, led by Dong Wang, Ph.D., associate professor of pharmaceutical science in the UNMC College of Pharmacy, has developed a novel drug delivery system to carry antimicrobial agents directly to […]
Dec 10, 2009
Dr. Hejkal named chairman of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences for UNMC
Tom Hejkal, M.D., Ph.D., has been named the McGaw Memorial Chairman of the University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. The announcement was made by John Gollan, M.D., Ph.D., dean of the College of Medicine. Since May, Dr. Hejkal has been serving as interim chairman of the department, replacing Carl Camras, […]
Dec 10, 2009
Wellness Wednesday — UNMC honored for tobacco-free effort
UNMC recently was recognized by the Metro Omaha Tobacco Action Coalition (MOTAC) for its implementation of a tobacco-free policy on campus.
Dec 9, 2009
December Silver ‘U’ recipients named
A list of UNMC employees who received the Silver ‘U’ award for the month of December.
Dec 9, 2009
UNMC in China — Collaboration yields lymphoma/leukemia center
Lymphoma and leukemia care in China will improve thanks to the creation of the Sino-U.S. Center for Lymphoma and Leukemia in Tianjin.
Dec 9, 2009
UNMC in China — Beijing office opens, Chancellor receives rare honor
The medical center now has a home in the heart of the Chinese scientific community with the recent opening of a UNMC office at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in Beijing.
Dec 8, 2009