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Dr. Kolkman to undertake surgical rotation in India

It’s been a memorable year for Paul Kolkman, M.D., and it promises to become even more so.

Sep 11, 2009

UNMC alum, Patrik Johansson, M.D., appointed director of Rural Health Education Network

Coming back to Omaha to become director of the Rural Health Education Network (RHEN) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center was a perfect opportunity for Patrik Johansson, M.D., M.P.H.   As a medical student on rotation in western Nebraska, Dr. Johansson witnessed first-hand the unique challenges of providing health care in rural areas, an […]

Sep 11, 2009

UNMC forms partnership with one of premier medical schools in India

The University of Nebraska Medical Center has formed an educational partnership with one of the leading medical schools in India. A memorandum of understanding has been signed between UNMC and the Directorate of Medical Education in Andhra Pradesh, India. The MOU will allow UNMC to partner with Osmania Medical College in Hyderabad, India, which is […]

Sep 11, 2009

Pre-diabetes program aims to prevent growing disease

As the debate over reforming the nation’s health care system continues, all sides seem to agree that disease prevention is an important part of improving care and lowering costs.

Sep 10, 2009

Lookin’ at U – Diane Ullrich

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 Diane Ullrich, an administrative associate in student services administration.

Sep 10, 2009

Database of instructional materials now available online

A database of instructional materials from several UNMC educational areas is now available online free for medical center faculty and students.

Sep 10, 2009

UNMC stimulus research funds surpass $5 million

UNMC has received nine additional grants, totaling more than $2 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

Sep 10, 2009

UNMC emeritus professor receives Governor’s Bioscience Award

Gov. Dave Heineman presented the inaugural Governor’s 2009 Bioscience Award to Wayne Ryan, Ph.D., during the recent Bio Nebraska Life Sciences Association annual meeting.

Sep 10, 2009

NU Foundation to undertake new fundraising campaign

LINCOLN — The University of Nebraska Foundation has announced plans for a comprehensive fundraising campaign to meet high-priority opportunities and needs for the university’s four campuses.

Sep 9, 2009

Donors needed for two upcoming blood drives

There will soon be two opportunities for the campus community to give and help ensure a supply of blood.

Sep 9, 2009