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BRIN scholars on campus — meet Andrew Block
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 Andrew Block, one of the new BRIN scholars on campus.
Jun 17, 2008
UNMC College of Nursing conducting research study to find symptom relief for perimenopausal women
It’s as if you wake up one morning and discover gremlins have taken over your body. Your hormones are in a state of flux (think exaggerated premenstrual syndrome symptoms); hot flashes, insomnia, fatigue and irritability become the norm. That’s what it’s like to have perimenopause. “If a woman is uncomfortable in her own body, she […]
Jun 17, 2008
Lotus leaf inspires UNMC researcher’s novel orthopaedic implant surface
When a drop of water hits a lotus leaf, the water becomes a self-cleaning mechanism as it rolls off the surface and washes away dirt and dust. Researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center mimicked properties of the lotus leaf and created a novel nanostructure coating that will maximize the lifetime of orthopaedic […]
Jun 17, 2008
UNMC attends its eighth BIO conference
This is the first of three stories that will run in UNMC Today this week that focus on the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) Convention, the largest biotechnology event in the world, to be held June 17-20 in San Diego. A team from UNMC will join a number of other Nebraska academic, business and industry organizations in showcasing biotechnology innovations during the convention, which will take place in the San Diego Convention Center.
Jun 16, 2008
Volunteers needed for National Veterans Wheelchair Games
More than 3,000 volunteers are needed to assist in the 2008 National Veterans Wheelchair Games, taking place July 25 to July 29 in Omaha.
Jun 16, 2008
BRIN scholars arrive on campus
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.
Jun 16, 2008
BRIN scholars on campus — meet Andie Gilkey
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 Andie Gilkey, one of the new BRIN scholars on campus.
Jun 16, 2008
High school honor students discover careers in the health sciences
Katie Fagot, student at the Eustis-Farnam High School, she wasn’t sure what career in health care she was interested in. But after a week at UNMC, she is closer to deciding. “I’ve learned some things here and don’t think it would be so intimidating. It’s helping me decide. I’m leaning towards pharmacy. We got a […]
Jun 16, 2008
Founder of UNMC solid organ transplant program to take on new assignment
Bud Shaw, M.D., the founder of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s world-renowned solid organ transplant program, will step down as chairman of the department of surgery at the end of June. Dr. Shaw, who has served as surgery chairman since 1997, will move on to become medical director of the Advanced Computer Applications Project […]
Jun 16, 2008
Dr. Shaw to step down as surgery chair to lead new project
Bud Shaw, M.D., the founder of UNMC’s world-renowned solid organ transplant program, will step down as chairman of the department of surgery at the end of June.
Jun 13, 2008