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UNMC researcher receives renewal of nearly $11 million dollar NIH grant
News releases are archived on the UNMC Web site at: https://app1.unmc.edu/publicaffairs/newsarchive/releases.cfm A researcher at the University of Nebraska Medical Center recently received renewal of a $10.9 million Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (CoBRE) grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The grant is one of the largest UNMC has received. The grant is a […]
Jul 10, 2008
Fred Wilson to speak at disaster behavioral health conference
The Von Maur shootings. The Little Sioux tornado. The storms of June 27, 2008. All of the above incidents are reminders of fatal disasters that could potentially cause psychiatric problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder. On July 18, mental health professionals will gather to attend the sixth annual Nebraska Disaster Behavioral Health Conference and discuss the psychological aspects of dealing with such disasters and other mass casualty situations.
Jul 9, 2008
Introducing Wellness Wednesday
Last winter, we surveyed some UNMC Today readers and asked them how they thought we were doing in terms of publicizing useful information to the campus. Many of those surveyed said they wanted to see more on wellness in the newsletter.
Jul 9, 2008
UNMC embarks on branding initiative
In a comprehensive effort to become more strategic in its communication efforts, UNMC is embarking on an initiative to focus its branding efforts.
Jul 9, 2008
BRIN scholars on campus — meet Katie Brown
Twenty-two students from eight different undergraduate and community college programs have joined the Institutional Development Award Program (IDeA) Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE)/ Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (BRIN) program. … Today, we meet Katie Brown, one of the new BRIN scholars on campus.
Jul 9, 2008
Robin Roberts to receive Ambassador of Hope Award
Robin Roberts, co-anchor of ABC’s “Good Morning America” and a breast cancer survivor, will be honored at the Ambassador of Hope Gala on Oct. 18 at Qwest Center Omaha.
Jul 8, 2008
Poison center provides tips for using insect repellants
Summer is a good time to remind parents to be cautious in the use of DEET containing insect repellents on their children.
Jul 8, 2008
Book shines light on the power of organ donation
SHAWNEE, Kan. — A 16-year-old boy’s day should be full of a lot of things: school, sports, guitar lessons, a part-time job to buy that first car. But in the summer of 2003, much of Jordan Shaw’s day was spent hooked up to a dialysis machine.
Jul 8, 2008
College of Nursing awards seven for teaching, research, service
During its recent annual spring retreat in Lincoln, the UNMC College of Nursing presented seven awards to faculty and staff for excellence in teaching, research and service.
Jul 8, 2008
BRIN scholars on campus — meet Julia Warnke
Twenty-two students from eight different undergraduate and community college programs have joined the Institutional Development Award Program (IDeA) Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE)/ Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (BRIN) program. … Today, we meet Julia Warnke, one of the new BRIN scholars on campus.
Jul 7, 2008