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UNMC names Dr. Vimla Band to head genetics, cell biology and anatomy
After serving as interim chairwoman for the past six months, Vimla Band, Ph.D., has been named chairwoman of the University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Anatomy. The appointment, which was effective March 1, was announced today by John Gollan, M.D., Ph.D., dean of the College of Medicine. “Vimla is […]
Mar 16, 2010
Dr. Larsen to lead UNMC clinical research efforts
To help bolster its clinical research enterprise, UNMC has appointed Jennifer Larsen, M.D., as associate vice chancellor for clinical research.
Mar 15, 2010
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Tammy Kielian, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Tammy Kielian, Ph.D., answers questions about her work, life and interests.
Mar 15, 2010
Walk and Roll raises nearly $30,000 for MMI programs
The 6th annual Walk and Roll for Disabilities, held on Feb. 21 at Westroads Mall, raised a record $29,756 for adult recreation therapy programs at the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute.
Mar 15, 2010
Looking back on 20 years of RHOP with Jeffrey King, M.D.
Since its inception in 1990, 356 students have graduated from the Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP).
Mar 15, 2010
UNMC oncologist discusses minimal improvement in survival rate in adolescents and young adults with cancer
HOLLYWOOD, FL — Despite cancer survival rates increasing dramatically for children and older adults in the last 20 years, there has been minimal improvement in the survival rates in the adolescent and young adult (AYA) population (15 to 29 years). A lack of participation in clinical research trials, biological differences of the disease, limited resources […]
Mar 15, 2010
Volunteers sought for series of Haiti deployments
Volunteers are being sought for a series of upcoming deployments to Haiti.
Mar 12, 2010
UNMC surgery chairman elected to national board
David W. Mercer, M.D., chairman of the UNMC Department of Surgery, has been elected to serve a six-year term as a director for the American Board of Surgery.
Mar 12, 2010
Meet UNMC New Investigator Tahir Tahirov, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Tahir Tahirov, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests.
Mar 12, 2010
UNMC for the record
A list of recent achievements, activities and happenings involving UNMC staff, faculty and students.
Mar 12, 2010