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Orthopaedic surgery residents complete their training
Graduation ceremonies were held last week for the four orthopaedic surgery residents who wrapped up their training at UNMC.
Jun 30, 2008
Library to roll out McGoogan Docs loan system
Starting July 1, the look and feel of the Order Articles forms on the McGoogan Library of Medicine’s Web site will change. The UNMC Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Department is excited to introduce its new ordering system, McGoogan Docs.
Jun 30, 2008
UNMC researchers aim to improve mantle cell lymphoma therapy
Mantle cell lymphoma has one of the worst clinical outcomes among the B-cell lymphomas, with a median survival rate of three to four years with standard therapy. To develop a more effective therapy, University of Nebraska Medical Center investigators wanted a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms that regulate mantle cell lymphoma proliferation and […]
Jun 30, 2008
MMI physical therapist travels to Washington, D.C.
Cerebral palsy. Muscular dystrophy. Spina bifida. Their disabilities were numerous, but they had only one goal: to advocate on behalf of themselves.
Jun 27, 2008
Honoring the troops
Employees who want to recognize friends, family and/or loved ones in the military in a July 3 UNMC Today item should submit information about the respective service members to today@unmc.edu by 5 p.m. today. Pictures of service members are welcome.
Jun 27, 2008
A big week on and off campus
Where did this week go? Last Friday — which seems like 20 minutes ago — I was in the administration center parking lot helping business continuity manager Rick Boldt inspect three rental mini-vans to be used to take Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and other UNMC leaders to western Nebraska for the annual leadership tour. Next thing I know it’s Thursday and I’m in the new Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education snapping pictures of Omaha philanthropists Ruth and Bill Scott after the Sorrell Center dedication ceremony.
Jun 27, 2008
Sorrell Center wows visitors
Some said it would never be built. But, on Thursday, UNMC opened the doors to a new era for medical education with its latest gem — the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education.
Jun 27, 2008
Papers highlight growing research momentum in neurodegenerative diseases at UNMC
News releases are archived on the UNMC Web site at: https://app1.unmc.edu/publicaffairs/newsarchive/releases.cfm Papers highlight growing research momentum in neurodegenerative diseases at UNMC Achieving a rapid diagnosis for neurodegenerative disorders through biomarker discovery is the focus of three soon to be published articles in major scientific journals by researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The […]
Jun 27, 2008
UNMC College of Medicine rolls out advanced education tracks
Advanced scholarly concentrations in fields such as aging, HIV medicine and treatment for underserved populations will be offered in the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine starting with this fall’s incoming class of first-year medical students. The concentrations, called Enhanced Medical Education Tracks (EMETs), will allow select medical students to perform in-depth studies […]
Jun 27, 2008
Sorrell Center wows visitors
Some said it would never be built. But, on Thursday, the University of Nebraska Medical Center opened the doors to a new era for medical education with its latest gem – the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education. “It’s up to you to make it sparkle from coast to coast,” said Ruth Scott […]
Jun 27, 2008