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League of Women Voters on campus today

The League of Women Voters will be on the UNMC campus today to offer Nebraska residents the opportunity to register to vote, request an absentee/early voter ballot and/or receive a voter guide with information on the candidates and their stances on ballot initiatives.

Oct 7, 2008

Journal article gives insight into molecular mechanisms that influence tumor progression and metastasis

The research group led by the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Tony Hollingsworth, Ph.D., is known to tackle complex scientific problems. Their latest discovery sheds light on how tumor cells interact and survive during the process of metastasis, when they end up in unusual environments (such as when a cell from the pancreas colonizes the […]

Oct 7, 2008

Mini-medical school to focus on women and cancer

UNMC, in partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, will present a Mini-Medical School on women and cancer. The series, which will be held Oct. 14, 21 and 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (CDT), will be broadcast live via satellite from the UNMC campus in Omaha, to 30 communities.

Oct 6, 2008

Dr. Wadman to lead emergency medicine education efforts

Michael Wadman, M.D., has been named vice chairman of education in the UNMC Department of Emergency Medicine, the department’s chairman Robert Muelleman, M.D., has announced.

Oct 6, 2008

Spotlight on new faculty — meet Kerry Rodabaugh, M.D.

Kerry Rodabaugh, M.D., associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.

Oct 6, 2008

New neurological sciences center holds open house

An open house was held Sept. 19 to allow guests a chance to see the new UNMC Physicians Neurological Sciences Center.

Oct 6, 2008

Openings remain for Tuesday blood drive

Donation slots are still available for those who wish to give blood during Tuesday’s drive at the Center for Healthy Living.

Oct 6, 2008

UNMC dean to visit greater Neb. towns Oct. 13-16

Kyle Meyer, M.D., Ph.D., associate dean for the School of Allied Health Professions, along with members of his leadership team, will visit six central and northeastern Nebraska communities Oct. 13-16 to raise awareness about allied health professions and discuss ways to alleviate workforce shortages of allied health professionals in greater Nebraska. Stops along the way […]

Oct 6, 2008

A close look at a small wonder

Legislative candidate Jim George looks at a prototype for a miniature surgical robot that is being developed by scientists from UNMC and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Oct 3, 2008

College of Dentistry addresses student issue

The use of a study guide by students at the UNMC College of Dentistry has been called into question by the college’s dean and faculty.

Oct 3, 2008