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UNMC Physicians pediatrics clinics moving

UNMC Physicians’ general and specialty pediatrics clinics are moving from level four of the Durham Outpatient Center to a brand new location on level one of the outpatient center.

Dec 1, 2006

Adult stem cells discovered in retina of rats may hold key to restoring sight

The discovery of adult stem cells in the retina of rats may hold the key to restoring the sight of those blinded by macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa or glaucoma. Those were the findings of a University of Nebraska Medical Center study published in the November issue of Developmental Biology, a leading science journal.   “This […]

Dec 1, 2006

Dr. Rupp says the time is right for flu shots

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officials have declared this week “National Influenza Vaccination Week” to urge more Americans to get vaccinated. UNMC’s Mark Rupp, M.D., says getting vaccinated is a good idea.

Nov 30, 2006

Record crowd attends stem cell Mini-med

Stem cell research is one of the country’s most controversial and politically-charged medical issues. So it’s no surprise that a record crowd filled the Durham Research Center Auditorium on Tuesday night for UNMC’s Mini-Medical School on stem cells.

Nov 30, 2006

Finding UNMC policies

Do you know the UNMC campus policy about holiday leave? If not, do you know where to find this and other UNMC policies online?

Nov 29, 2006

UNMC volunteers do health screenings at Omaha mission

Ira Combs, UNMC community nurse coordinator and liaison to north Omaha for the Minority Health Education and Research Office, led a group of volunteers who helped administer flu shots and other health care services at the Fifth Annual “Mission Possible” event at Omaha’s Open Door Mission on Nov. 11.

Nov 29, 2006

Meet UNMC Distinguisted Scientist Rob Lewis, Ph.D.

UNMC researcher Rob Lewis, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests.
NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 25 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists for 2006. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 12 ceremony to recognize their achievements.

Nov 29, 2006

Public health leadership institute announces new scholars

The second class of scholars at Great Plains Public Health Leadership Institute recently began instruction.

Nov 28, 2006

Genetics center has new name and new possibilities

World-class genetics research has been highlighted by Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., as a standard for UNMC scientists. UNMC’s Center for Molecular Genetics and Genomics stands to be a major ingredient in realizing that standard, said the center’s director, James Shull, Ph.D.

Nov 28, 2006

UNMC physician Deb Romberger, M.D., receives CHEST Foundation national humanitarian award for immigrant tuberculosis program

(Northbrook, IL, November 1, 2006) – Debra J. Romberger, M.D., of the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), is one of six national recipients of The CHEST Foundation’s Humanitarian Project Development Grant Program Award. The CHEST Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), recently announced the 2006 award winners at […]

Nov 28, 2006