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National journal spotlights Dr. Fox’s embryonic stem cell work
Thanks in large part to the work of UNMC scientist Ira Fox, M.D., an international group of researchers has demonstrated that embryonic stem cells can be converted into liver cells and used to restore liver function in mice with liver failure. The findings are reported in the Nov. 5 issue of Nature Biotechnology, the leading international science journal in the field.
Nov 9, 2006
Avian flu forums continue this evening at College of Nursing
The second of five forums on avian flu will be held the College of Nursing’s Cooper Auditorium this evening at 7 p.m.
Nov 9, 2006
Preparing you for avian flu
Educating people at the medical center about avian flu and how it can affect them is the first step in being prepared. On Tuesday, Sharon Medcalf presented the first of five avian flu forums being held on campus in the next few weeks.
Nov 9, 2006
UNMC researcher’s work with embryonic stem cells highlighted in national journal
Thanks in large part to the work of a University of Nebraska Medical Center scientist, an international group of researchers has demonstrated that embryonic stem cells can be converted into liver cells and can be used to restore liver function in mice with liver failure. The findings are reported in the Nov. 5 issue of […]
Nov 9, 2006
New UNMC emergency residency program proving fruitful
The University of Nebraska Medical Center and Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff are improving the health of Nebraska through UNMC’s new UNMC Emergency Medicine Residency Program. The program means no longer will UNMC, and Nebraska, lose six new residents to other states in order for residents to pursue training in the emergency medicine […]
Nov 9, 2006
Dr. and Mrs. Armitage named “Samaritans of the Year”
A regional counseling center is making official Thursday what the UNMC community has known for a long time — James Armitage, M.D., and his wife, Nancy, are good Samaritans. The Armitages will receive the “Samaritan of the Year Award” from the Samaritan Counseling Center of the Midlands at a Thursday dinner at Omaha’s Holiday Inn Central Convention Center, 3321 S. 72nd St.
Nov 8, 2006
Two medical center employees to be honored with Light of Wellness Award from WELCOM
The Wellness Council of the Midlands (WELCOM) will be honoring 10 individuals and one group with the William M. Kizer Light of Wellness Award on Thursday, Nov. 16. This marks the fifth consecutive year that WELCOM has given the awards. Eight individuals will be recognized for making successful changes in their health habits as […]
Nov 8, 2006
James Anderson, Ph.D., appointed chairman of National Cancer Institute Subcommittee
James Anderson, Ph.D., chairman of UNMC’s Department of Preventative and Societal Medicine, has been appointed chairman of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Initial Review Group Subcommittee on Clinical Groups. The subcommittee is responsible for conducting the scientific reviews of the NCI-funded cancer cooperative groups. “NCI funds a cooperative program, which includes hospitals, researchers […]
Nov 8, 2006
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Ann Berger, Ph. D.
UNMC researcher Ann Berger, Ph. D., answers questions about her work, life and interests. 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 8, 2006
“Night of a Thousand Stars” event to be held Dec. 2
The 14th annual “Night of a Thousand Stars” will illuminate Omaha on Saturday, Dec. 2.
Nov 8, 2006