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Regents approve purchase of state-of-the-art research instrument
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents recently approved UNMC’s purchase of a Thermo Electron LTQ Orbitrap XL — a tool to research the structure of molecules including proteins.
May 2, 2008
A send off from the senator
U.S. Sen. Chuck Hagel spoke yesterday at the College of Medicine’s Honors Convocation and Hooding Ceremony, which featured the UNMC’s 2008 class of medical students taking their physician’s oaths.
May 2, 2008
Columbus’ Dr. Zadina receives Koefoot award
Patient, friendly, kind. That’s how Columbus, Neb., family physician, Milton Zadina, M.D., is regarded by the numerous students who’ve had the opportunity to precept under him.
May 1, 2008
Ceremony recognizes anatomical gift donors
During a ceremony on Friday, first-year physician assistant, physical therapy and medical students honored 104 people who donated their bodies to be used for research and training at UNMC.
May 1, 2008
National author to discuss affirmative action today
UNMC employees are invited to attend a seminar today that will feature comments from national speaker and author, Tim Wise, about affirmative action and the move to ban it some states, including Nebraska.
May 1, 2008
FBI agent helps medical students with their observation skills
FBI Special Agent Dan Clegg has arrested some of Mexico’s worst criminals for crimes ranging from murder to drug trafficking. He has investigated numerous bank robberies and interrogated several suspects to gain confessions. In March, he came to the UNMC campus to teach medical students.
May 1, 2008
Lookin’ at U — Heather Labrie
Quick, think of five things others should know about you. That’s the theme behind a series in UNMC Today called “Lookin’ at U.” Each Thursday, we will randomly select a medical center employee to feature. This week, we feature Heather Labrie, a customer service assistant in the Center for Healthy Living.
May 1, 2008
Four individuals to receive special recognition at UNMC commencement
Two strong advocates for autistic children and their families, an accomplished dental researcher and a rural dentist will be honored at the University of Nebraska Medical Center commencement on Friday, May 2. At the ceremony, 647 students will be awarded certificates or degrees. Gail Werner-Robertson and Scott Robertson, both of Omaha, will be awarded the […]
May 1, 2008
UNMC College of Dentistry offers free seminar to dentists and dental hygienists
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry is offering a free seminar to dentists and dental hygienists May 5-8. The 20th Annual Continuing Education Caravan will provide updates in dentistry to dental professionals in four Nebraska cities. Those who attend also will receive 3.5 hours of free continuing dental education credit. The caravan […]
May 1, 2008
Medical center recycling program helps keep environment healthy
Though it seems it’s become fashionable to “go green,” the University of Nebraska Medical Center has had a strong reduce, reuse and recycle program for about two decades. And now UNMC, along with its hospital partner — The Nebraska Medical Center — and UNMC Physicians, are stepping up recycling efforts. “Recycling is the right […]
May 1, 2008