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Friday Husker pick’em — Texas Tech
Hey Husker fans, want to hear some good news from last Saturday’s game against Missouri? I stayed home to watch the game and therefore got a pretty good night’s sleep. Oh, yeah, and two of our panelists — Jeffrey Hill, M.D., and Robert Zatechka, M.D. — moved their Husker Pick’em records to 4-1 after calling for the Tigers to beat the Cornhuskers.
Oct 10, 2008
Record crowd turns out for Alumni Weekend
A record 550 people attended this year’s UNMC Alumni Weekend Reunion on Sept. 19-20.
Oct 10, 2008
Four receive awards at UNMC Alumni Reunion
Four distinguished alumni were honored at the UNMC Alumni Reunion Weekend on Sept. 19-20 in Omaha.
Oct 10, 2008
UNeMed celebrates Innovation Week with activities, awards
UNMC researchers and their inventions will be celebrated during Innovation Week starting Oct. 20.
Oct 10, 2008
Omaha to join other U.S. cities, Mexico to co-sponsor Bi-National Health Week Oct. 13-18
Because millions of Mexican immigrants rely on the American health system for their daily needs, a group of Omaha health providers and social service agencies are sponsoring an annual Bi-National Health Week, Oct. 13-18. Various issues are highlighted through a week of education, screenings and fun for the entire family. (See detailed list below). […]
Oct 10, 2008
Dr. Wadman to lead UNMC emergency medicine education efforts
Michael Wadman, M.D., has been named vice chairman of education in the University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Emergency Medicine. The appointment was announced today by the department’s chairman Robert Muelleman, M.D. Dr. Wadman, an associate professor of emergency medicine, assumed his new role earlier this summer and now oversees educational activities for students […]
Oct 10, 2008
Four receive awards at UNMC Alumni Reunion
Four distinguished alumni were honored at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Alumni Reunion Weekend on Sept. 19-20 in Omaha. The honorees and their awards included: UNMC College of Medicine Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus Award – Paul Young, M.D., Lexington, Ky., Class of 1958; UNMC College of Nursing Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus Award – […]
Oct 9, 2008
UNMC team gains insight into tumor progression, metastasis
The research group led by UNMC’s Tony Hollingsworth, Ph.D., is known to tackle complex scientific problems. Their latest discovery sheds light on how tumor cells interact and survive during the process of metastasis, when they end up in unusual environments (such as when a cell from the pancreas colonizes the liver).
Oct 9, 2008
Lookin’ at U — Elaine Payne
Quick, think of five things others should know about you. That’s the theme behind a series in UNMC Today called “Lookin’ at U.” This week, we feature Elaine Payne, office associate I in the College of Pharmacy.
Oct 9, 2008
Scottish Rite Masons give hope to Hope
As a toddler, Hope Kircher would make a sucking noise like Maggie Simpson of “The Simpsons” when she wanted a drink of water. When she wanted ice cream, she’d touch her finger to her tongue. If she wanted more, she’d say so in sign language.
Oct 9, 2008