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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

Regents approve clinical and translational research center

The creation of a UNMC Center for Clinical and Translational Research has been approved by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents.

Jan 7, 2008

Million-Step Monday — Gold Shoe deadline today

Today is the last day to get in your December step totals and compete for the Gold and Silver Shoe awards.

Jan 7, 2008

Fremont library receives ‘Go Local’ recognition

The Keene Memorial Library in Fremont was presented the first Go Local Nebraska Recognition Award last week by Marie Reidelbach, associate director of the UNMC McGoogan Library of Medicine.

Jan 7, 2008

UNMC alums turn out for Husker hoops upset of Oregon

Several proud UNMC alumni and friends gathered for lunch at the Hilton Omaha and then walked next door to Qwest Center Omaha to cheer on the Nebraska mens basketball team during an overtime upset of the Oregon Ducks on Dec. 15.

Jan 7, 2008