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UNMC psychologist looks into new ways to treat gambling addiction
UNMC psychologist looks into new ways to treat gambling addiction Pathological gambling has become a significant public health problem with the proliferation of legalized gambling across the United States. Currently, there is no standard drug therapy for pathological gambling, but University of Nebraska Medical Center psychologist, Dennis P. McNeilly, PsyD., is investigating whether a drug […]
Apr 28, 2008
University of Nebraska Board of Regents approves purchase of $900,000 state-of-the-art research instrument to study diseases
The University of Nebraska Medical Center Board of Regents recently approved the purchase of a Thermo Electron LTQ Orbitrap XL. The $900,000 piece of equipment was purchased in part by federal funds and from UNMC’s Tobacco Settlement Biomedical Research Development Fund. The Orbitrap, about the size of two refrigerators, is a mass spectrometer – […]
Apr 28, 2008
Million-step Monday — Gold and silver incentive
Those who want to compete for the April Gold and Silver Shoes can chew on this as they walk — the winners for April get to keep the shoes.
Apr 28, 2008
Earmark funding the topic of May 15 workshop
UNMC faculty and administrators interested in congressionally-directed funding and the best avenues to secure it are encouraged to attend a workshop on Thursday, May 15 at noon in the Durham Research Auditorium.
Apr 28, 2008
Better hearing tests the focus of monthly CTR seminar
Improved methods for diagnosing hearing loss and middle ear problems will be the topic of the monthly clinical and translational research (CTR) seminar on Monday at noon in the Durham Research Center, Room 1005.
Apr 25, 2008
Dr. Cuddigan named Outstanding Teacher
A cheerleader, a counselor, a mentor, a friend. The roles of a teacher involve much more than just lesson plans and grading scales. To Janet Cuddigan, Ph.D., chairwoman of Adult Health and Illness in the UNMC College of Nursing, teaching is about people.
Apr 25, 2008
Camp Quality Heartland seeking male volunteers
Camp Quality Heartland, a non-profit organization that provides free camping experiences and year-round activities for children with cancer and their siblings, is looking for volunteers.
Apr 25, 2008
Allied health faculty, students honored
The School of Allied Health Professions recently surprised three faculty members — Ricki Otten, Joseph Norman, Ph.D., and Pat Leuschen, Ph.D. — by honoring them with awards for outstanding teaching, research and service to allied health.
Apr 25, 2008
647 UNMC students to receive diplomas in Kearney, Lincoln, Omaha and Scottsbluff at commencement ceremonies May 1, 2, 3
647 UNMC students to receive diplomas in Kearney, Lincoln, Omaha and Scottsbluff at commencement ceremonies May 1, 2, 3 Diplomas will be conferred on 647 University of Nebraska Medical Center students during the below commencement ceremonies in Kearney, Lincoln, Omaha and Scottsbluff. On Thursday, May 1 at 7 p.m., commencement exercises for UNMC College of […]
Apr 25, 2008
REPORT: Health care workforce too small for aging baby boomers
Jane Potter, M.D., and her colleagues have long known that America will face a shortage of geriatricians if drastic measures aren’t taken.
Apr 24, 2008