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Noted antioxidant researcher to preset Harman lecture
Balz Frei, Ph.D., will address biological effects of lipoic acid supplementation on aging and other topics as he presents the 2010 Denham Harman, M.D., Ph.D., Lectureship in Biomedical Gerontology on April 9.
Mar 29, 2010
UNMC medical students inducted into national honor medical society
The following University of Nebraska Medical Center students have been chosen for induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha national honor medical society by the Nebraska chapter. Grand Island – Alex Lesiak, Joseph Jay Vavricek Holdrege – Mark Murdoch Smith Lincoln – Steven Gogela, Kendra Lesiak, Kristin McGregor, Sara Brostrom West, Gina Leigh Morgan Weir […]
Mar 29, 2010
UNMC among top 40 best workplaces for postdoctoral researchers
Postdoctoral fellows love the University of Nebraska Medical Center so much that they ranked it in the top 40 "Best Places to Work for Postdocs" in the United States. The Scientist magazine, which published rankings in the March issue for United States and international institutions, surveyed “postdocs” around the world. “This affirms […]
Mar 26, 2010
UNMC for the record
A list of recent achievements, activities and happenings involving UNMC staff, faculty and students.
Mar 26, 2010
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist James Turpen, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher James Turpen, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests.
Mar 26, 2010
Research Notes – Use of behavioral intervention to reduce infant mortality rates
As part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)- DC Initiative to Reduce Infant Mortality in Minority Populations, researchers including examined several risk factors that are often interconnected yet contribute to the health disparities in infant mortality rates.
Mar 26, 2010
Medical center to host nationally recognized nurse scientist
The UNMC College of Nursing and The Nebraska Medical Center will host Joan Lappe, Ph.D., a nutrition and physical activity researcher, as the 21st Visiting Nurse Scholar.
Mar 26, 2010
About 30 spots still open for Tuesday’s blood drive
About 30 spots remain open for Tuesday’s blood drive, which runs from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Center for Healthy Living in the Student Life Center.
Mar 26, 2010
Wilson lecturer to discuss the benefits of poetry, literature for med students
It’s been noted that medical students generally experience diminished interest in the humanistic aspects of medicine during their education. This fact may diminish a student’s capabilities as a physician, said David Watts, M.D., the presenter of today’s Wilson lecture.
Mar 25, 2010
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Peter Kador, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Peter Kador, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests.
Mar 25, 2010