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Free DRC II lunch bags available in public relations

Several commemorative Durham Research Center II lunch bags are left over from this week’s dedication events and are available on a first come, first served basis in UNMC Public Relations on the fifth floor of Swanson Hall.

May 8, 2009

Dr. Singh to bring popular Science Cafe talk to Lincoln

UNMC neurologist Sanjay Singh, M.D., will discuss how the brain works on Thursday, May 14 during the first Lincoln Science Cafe at red9 at 9th and M streets.

May 7, 2009

DRC II dedication a fitting cap to Durham legacy

Steve Durham said Wednesday’s dedication ceremony for the new Durham Research Center II served as a fitting end to an important chapter in the lives of he and the other children of Charles “Chuck” Durham.

May 7, 2009

Durham sculpture unveiled

One of the highlights of Wednesday’s Durham Research Center II Dedication Ceremony was the unveiling of a bronze sculpture of the late Charles “Chuck” Durham — for whom both UNMC research towers were named.

May 7, 2009

Lookin’ at U – Anna Kellogg

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 Anna Kellogg, research nurse coordinator in the section of transplant.

May 7, 2009

Largest ever NIH grant benefits students across Nebraska

May 7, 2009 Lisa Spellman, UNMC Public Relations, (402) 559-4693, lspellman@unmc.edu News releases are archived on the UNMC Web site at: https://app1.unmc.edu/publicaffairs/newsarchive/releases.cfm     The NIH recently awarded its largest grant in Nebraska history to a program aimed at producing more scientists in the state. A significant portion of the grant goes to provide scholarships […]

May 7, 2009

UNMC researcher leads team that deals smoking a blow in Las Vegas casinos

Smoking has been dealt another blow. This time, in casinos. Chandran Achutan, Ph.D., assistant professor in the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health, led a study that recommends that tobacco smoke be banned in three Las Vegas casinos – casinos that were part of the study. Though the recommendations carry no mandate, […]

May 7, 2009

Tea ceremony, mariachi performance highlight May diversity events

UNMC’s Employee Diversity Network will sponsor two events for medical center employees this month.

May 6, 2009

UNMC to hold grand opening for new research tower

  The University of Nebraska Medical Center will take an important next step on its trek to becoming a world-class academic health science center when it formally opens its latest research facility Wednesday – the Durham Research Center II (DRC II).   Named in honor of the late Charles (Chuck) Durham, the former CEO and […]

May 6, 2009

UNMC hosts residency symposium

More than 350 students from five Midwest universities gained insight into the residency process during the 14th biennial Residency Symposium.

May 6, 2009