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Several spots remain open for Jan. 17 blood drive
Several spots are available for those who wish to donate blood during The Nebraska Medical Center’s blood drive on Thursday, Jan. 17 between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Clarkson Tower’s Storz Pavilion.
Jan 10, 2008
UNMC team discovers new Parkinson’s insights
Research by UNMC scientists has unlocked significant new insights into the cause and progression of Parkinson’s disease (PD). The work, which was published in four scientific journals, will serve as a cornerstone as scientists look for new therapies for the incurable disease that affects nearly one million Americans.
Jan 10, 2008
Actor John Beasley to present Martin Luther King Jr. Day address
Actor John Beasley — who is celebrated for his work on the big and small screens — will deliver a commemorative address at The Nebraska Medical Center on Monday, Jan. 21 to honor slain civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr.
Jan 9, 2008
Research fair draws a crowd
More than 70 students came from near and far to attend the eighth annual College of Medicine Research Fair on Tuesday in the Durham Outpatient Center West Atrium.
Jan 9, 2008
Team developing new campuswide faculty records system
A steering committee composed of personnel from all UNMC colleges and units has officially begun developing a new faculty records system that will be implemented across the entire campus.
Jan 9, 2008
Breakthrough in Parkinson’s research at UNMC targets disease cause
Research by scientists at the University of Nebraska Medical Center has unlocked significant new insights into the cause and progression of Parkinson’s disease (PD). The work, which was published in four scientific journals, will serve as a cornerstone as scientists look for new therapies for the incurable disease that affects nearly one million Americans. The […]
Jan 9, 2008
Dr. Cuddigan named chair of adult health and illness department
Janet Cuddigan, Ph.D., assistant professor of the College of Nursing, has been appointed chairwoman of the Adult Health and Illness Department effective Nov. 1.
Jan 8, 2008
A note about the campus drug policy
UNMC employees are required to adhere to the Drug-Free Workplace Policy, which prohibits employees from the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of alcohol and/or a controlled substance on UNMC property. The term “substance” refers to drug or chemical compounds that are controlled by local, state, or federal law. UNMC complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, as amended.
Jan 8, 2008
Spotlight on new faculty — meet Russell Smith, M.D.
Russell Smith, M.D., associate professor in the department of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Jan 8, 2008
Center for Clinical and Translational Research vital to UNMC’s research growth
In an effort to keep up with a current push in biomedical research, UNMC is moving ahead with the creation of the UNMC Center for Clinical and Translational Research. The center will help UNMC to streamline and improve its efforts in the area of clinical and translational research, said Jennifer Larsen, M.D., the new […]
Jan 8, 2008