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Recognizing our troops
For many on campus, Independence Day causes thoughts to turn those who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. In the following article, we recognize service men and women who hold special places in the hearts and minds of members of the UNMC community.
Jul 3, 2008
BRIN scholars on campus — meet Craig Kreikemeier
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 Craig Kreikemeier, one of the new BRIN scholars on campus.
Jul 3, 2008
Good Morning America co-anchor, Robin Roberts, to receive Ambassador of Hope Award
Robin Roberts, co-anchor of ABC’s “Good Morning America” and a breast cancer survivor, will be honored at the Ambassador of Hope Gala on Oct. 18 at Qwest Center Omaha. The gala, which is hosted by the Friends of the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center, is held every two years and is one of the top […]
Jul 3, 2008
NIH renews Dr. Wheelock’s CoBRE grant
When you’re a new investigator, having just one person to ask for suggestions about the complicated world of grant writing is helpful. Having two high profile researchers as your mentors for five years is unheard of. But that is exactly the winning formula Peggy Wheelock, Ph.D., said led to the success of seven junior investigators at UNMC to obtain their own RO1 grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Jul 2, 2008
An intubation lesson
UNMC associate anesthesiology professor Ben Boedeker, M.D., Ph.D., shows congressional candidate Jim Esch how to use a device the medical center scientist developed to improve intubation of patients.
Jul 2, 2008
BRIN scholars on campus — meet Garrett Paulman
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 Garrett Paulman, one of the new BRIN scholars on campus.
Jul 2, 2008
The public reacts to the Sorrell Center
A video montage from Sunday’s Sorrell Center public open house.
Jul 2, 2008
UNMC College of Nursing presents awards to seven for excellence in teaching, research, service
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing recently presented seven awards to faculty and staff for excellence in teaching, research and service. Linda Sather, Ed.D., assistant professor, UNMC College of Nursing in Omaha, said one of the high points of the academic year is the opportunity for faculty and staff of the […]
Jul 2, 2008
BRIN scholars on campus — meet Frank Miller
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.
Jul 1, 2008
UNMC Board of Counselors names officers, welcomes new 10 members
The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Board of Counselors elected officers for 2008 at its recent annual board meeting. Rick Kolkman, president, First National Bank of North Platte, will serve as chairman, while Don Goldstein, with Penske Truck Leasing in Omaha, will serve as vice chairman. The group welcomed 10 new board members at the […]
Jul 1, 2008