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Spotlight on new faculty — meet Johny Elkahwaji, MSc.D., Ph.D.
Johny Elkahwaji, MSc.D., Ph.D., assistant professor in the adult oncology and hematology section, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Nov 8, 2007
A momento for a friend
Donald Leopold, M.D., chairman of the UNMC Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, presented a gift to Dr. Hedayatullah Salehi of Kabul, Afghanistan, during a luncheon last week.
Nov 8, 2007
UNMC welcomes 177 new students in School of Allied Health Professions
The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s School of Allied Health Professions (SAHP) welcomed 177 new students this fall. The SAHP at UNMC offers 10 educational programs leading to careers in the following health professions: clinical laboratory science, clinical perfusion, cytotechnology, diagnostic medical sonography, medical nutrition, nuclear medicine technology, physical therapy, physician assistant, radiation therapy, and […]
Nov 8, 2007
Campus forum today at noon
A campus forum will be held today at noon in the Durham Research Center Auditorium.
Nov 7, 2007
UNMC to seek approval of new geriatric center
To better meet the needs of the sky-rocketing older population, UNMC will seek approval of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Friday of a program statement and budget for construction of a new geriatric center on the UNMC campus.
Nov 7, 2007
Dr. Rennard to be featured on CBS news tonight
A CBS Evening News segment featuring Stephen Rennard, M.D., Larson Professor of Medicine in the UNMC Pulmonary and Critical Care Section, and his research on the nicotine vaccine will air tonight at 5:30 p.m. CST on KMTV Channel 3 (Channel 5 on Cox cable).
Nov 7, 2007
Researchers say (NicVAX®) nicotine vaccine effective in smoking cessation, produces antibodies against nicotine
Researchers have found nicotine vaccine (NicVAX®) can help people quit smoking and produce antibodies against nicotine. The possibility of the novel treatment offers tremendous potential for people who haven’t been able to quit. Cigarette smoking triples the risk of dying from heart disease among middle-aged men and women. The 12-month study tested the […]
Nov 7, 2007
Public to discuss Saddle Creek Road relocation study on Nov. 14
Destination Midtown, in partnership with the City of Omaha and UNMC, will host a public information meeting about the Saddle Creek Road Relocation Feasibility Study on Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Omaha Public Schools TAC Building cafeteria, 3215 Cuming St.
Nov 6, 2007
New program at the UNMC College of Dentistry could increase the number of pediatric dentists practicing in Nebraska
Of the 36 pediatric dentists currently practicing in Nebraska, only four have practices in communities outside of Omaha and Lincoln. That’s chilling when you consider that dental disease is the most common chronic disease for children ages five to 17. “Twenty five percent of the children in the state experience 80 percent of the dental […]
Nov 6, 2007
Campus forums today and tomorrow
Campus forums for faculty and staff are scheduled for today and Wednesday.
Nov 6, 2007