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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 research looks to improve macular degeneration care
This is the second 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 this week 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 17, 2008
COPH hands out year-end awards and scholarships
An administrator from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, a premedical student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a community-health nurse recently received awards from the UNMC College of Public Health.
Jun 17, 2008
Regent shares lessons learned over past 18 years
When University of Nebraska Regent Charles Wilson, M.D., thinks of the university, he sees a large supertanker — not a racing hot rod.
Jun 17, 2008
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 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