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New technology may improve computer-aided joint replacement surgery

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the third of three stories that will run in UNMC Today this week that focus on the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) Convention, held May 6-9 in Boston. This story focuses on a computer-aided joint replacement surgical system being developed by UNMC researcher that will be displayed at the convention.

May 2, 2007

Dr. Bedows’ discovery stands to revolutionize protein purification

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second of three stories that will run in UNMC Today this week that focus on the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) Convention, held May 6-9 in Boston.

May 1, 2007

HR policy Web site updated

UNMC’s Human Resources Web site has been updated with the most recent changes in policies, such as the change in employee leave and vacation policies.

May 1, 2007

Plate painters needed for Arts for Hearts show

Painters are being sought to contribute to the sixth annual Arts for Hearts Art Show and Silent Auction. The event, which is sponsored by the C. Louis Meyer Foundation, will be held in the Durham Outpatient Center’s Central Atrium (second floor of the outpatient center near the gift shop) on Wednesday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Thursday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

May 1, 2007

UNMC leaders visit northeast Nebraska

Chancellor Harold M. Maurer M.D., and other senior leaders from UNMC are in the midst of a two-day trip to northeast Nebraska as part of the fourth annual UNMC leadership visit. … Dr. Maurer and others are blogging from the road about their experiences in the various communities. Click here to read their blog entries.

May 1, 2007

Letter of intent to establish Norfolk nursing division signed

In a symbolic ceremony in Norfolk on Monday, officials signed a letter of intent that fulfills one of three requirements toward establishing a nursing college in Norfolk. The letter was signed by officials from Northeast Community College and Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk, and the University of Nebraska and UNMC.

May 1, 2007

UNMC, Lymphoma Research Foundation to present free workshop on lymphoma May 19

The University of Nebraska Medical Center will host a free, half-day workshop on lymphoma on Saturday, May 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. central time. The public is invited to attend the event at the UNMC Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater in Omaha, or watch the program live via the Internet.   The workshop is […]

May 1, 2007

NU President James B. Milliken comments on NU awards

A letter from University of Nebraska President James B. Milliken on the university-wide awards. The letter contains a link to video highlighting the work of the award winners.

Apr 30, 2007

630 UNMC students to receive diplomas in Kearney, Lincoln, Omaha and Scottsbluff at commencement ceremonies May 3, 4, 5

Diplomas will be conferred on 630 University of Nebraska Medical Center students next week during the below commencement ceremonies in Kearney, Lincoln, Omaha and Scottsbluff.   On Thursday, May 3 at 7 p.m., commencement exercises for UNMC College of Nursing Kearney Division students will be held in Kearney in the UNK Health and Sports Center […]

Apr 30, 2007

UNMC’s Michael Miloro, M.D., to serve on national board of oral and maxillofacial surgery

University of Nebraska Medical Center physician, Michael Miloro, D.M.D., M.D., recently was elected to serve on the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery examination committee for a seven-year term.   Dr. Miloro is the Leon F. Davis, D.D.S., M.D., Distinguished Chair of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and professor of surgery at UNMC. He also […]

Apr 30, 2007