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UNMC receives another $3.5 million in stimulus funds
UNMC’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds have topped $8.6 million.
Oct 2, 2009
Omaha joins other U.S. cities, countries to co-sponsor Bi-National Health Week Oct. 3-16
Omaha health providers and social service agencies have launched efforts to improve the health and well-being of underserved Latinos as part of the annual Bi-National Health Week. The collaboration between Mexico and California began nearly 20 years ago between Mexico and California, but has spread across America with the growth of immigration. This year, […]
Oct 2, 2009
Remembering Dr. Bill Gust – physician/educator/communicator
A longtime physician-educator for the University of Nebraska Medical Center, William F. Gust, M.D., died Thursday in his Omaha home. He was 69. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, at Dundee Presbyterian Church, 5312 Underwood Ave. Visitation with the family will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, at Heafey-Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler Funeral […]
Oct 2, 2009
UNeMed to present Innovation Awards today
UNeMed — the technology commercialization arm for UNMC — will recognize 141 individuals for their new inventions, patents and licensed technology at the 2009 Research Innovation Awards today at 4 p.m. in the Durham Research Center Auditorium.
Oct 1, 2009
A note concerning seasonal flu vaccine shortages
A shift in focus by manufacturers to develop a vaccine for the novel H1N1 influenza has slowed the production and delivery of the seasonal vaccine and created a temporary shortage.
Oct 1, 2009
AminoActiv for sale at Center for Healthy Living
AminoActiv, a natural pain relief agent designed by UNMC’s researchers, is now on sale at the Center for Healthy Living.
Oct 1, 2009
Lookin’ at U – Melanie Stewart
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 Melanie Stewart, manager of research resources in the two Durham Research Center towers, for the office of Vice Chancellor for Research.
Oct 1, 2009
Drs. Vose, Batra honored for cancer research at Bell Lecture
Two of UNMC’s leading cancer researchers — Julie Vose, M.D., and Surinder Batra, Ph.D. — received the Carol Bell Distinguished Cancer Research Award on Sept. 22.
Oct 1, 2009
Wellness Wednesday – The tobacco-free life
DeeAnn Rammers — a cashier in the College of Dentistry — quit smoking last year after 38 years. She has since seen her health greatly improve and her activity levels jump.
Sep 30, 2009
Thank you, postdocs!
UNMC was one of more than 70 institutions in the U.S. and Canada to take part in the inaugural National Postdoc Appreciation Day on Sept. 24.
Sep 30, 2009