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Advancing the mission: Team creates awareness, builds support
They plan special events. They design advertisements and brochures. They lead UNMC’s branding initiative. … “They” are the members of the public relations advancement team, and through their work, they generate support for UNMC’s academic, research and public service missions.
Feb 25, 2009
Study examines whether investigational drug slows Alzheimer’s
A clinical research study at UNMC looks at whether an investigational medication can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in adults with mild to moderate symptoms.
Feb 25, 2009
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Steve Sansom, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Steve Sansom, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests.
Feb 25, 2009
Wellness Wednesday – Expresso yourself during CFHL bike challenge
Medical center employees — your pedaling power is needed next week during a corporate competition sponsored by the Wellness Council of the Midlands (WELCOM) and Nova Health and Fitness Company.
Feb 25, 2009
UNMC breast cancer vaccine study complete, sheds light on important information
If it weren’t for the treatment she received for breast cancer, Mary Ann Tonjes, 78, of Hooper, Neb., said she doesn’t think she’d be doing the things she loves right now, including traveling and watching her grandchildren play basketball. Tonjes also believes that she benefitted from a breast cancer vaccine study she participated […]
Feb 25, 2009
Dakota City couple creates graduate student award to honor their late son
A Dakota City, Neb., couple has created a graduate student award at the University of Nebraska Medical Center to honor their late son, who was a cancer researcher there. The award – the Shawn Jessen Memorial Cancer Research Award – was created by Janice and Leon Jessen to honor Shawn, who died on Nov. 7 […]
Feb 25, 2009
ALS film to be featured during today’s Schwartz Center Rounds
Rebeccah Rush has one wish for patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) — hope.
Feb 24, 2009
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Dan Monaghan, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Dan Monaghan, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests.
Feb 24, 2009
UNMC researchers secure more than $15 million in defense funds
The University of Nebraska Medical Center recently secured more than $11 million in direct earmarked funds from the Department of Defense (DOD), plus about $4 million more in earmarks for collaboration projects to support research projects at the medical center for the fiscal year 2009. The earmarks for UNMC projects break down as such: […]
Feb 24, 2009
UNMC Student Senate officers announced
The University of Nebraska Medical Center has announced its Student Senate officers for 2009. The new officers by college and hometown include: President – Brad Bohn, College of Medicine, Ravenna, Neb.; Vice president – Andrew Klutman, College of Medicine, Columbus, Neb.; Treasurer – Branden Nemecek, College of Pharmacy, Kearney, Neb.; Secretary – Jeremy Peterson, […]
Feb 24, 2009