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UNMC’s Dr. Linder and Linda Fell honored by ASCP
UNeMed President, James Linder, M.D., and Linda Fell, director of the clinical laboratory science program in the UNMC School of Allied Health Professions, have received awards from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
Nov 28, 2007
Nanoimaging core facility open house today
The campus is invited to an open house today at the newly-established Nanoimaging Core Facilty, which features microscopes strong enough to make the body of a single cell look “like an ocean.”
Nov 28, 2007
College of Nursing celebration marks 90 years of excellence
The UNMC College of Nursing acknowledged 90 years of exceptional education, breakthrough research, innovative practice and community engagement during a special four-campus celebration on Oct. 19.
Nov 28, 2007
UNMC geneticist plays key role in stem cell research breakthrough
A University of Nebraska Medical Center geneticist, Warren Sanger, Ph.D., played a key role in providing the genetic testing for a major scientific breakthrough earlier this month in which scientists for the first time successfully derived embryonic stem cells by reprogramming the genetic material from skin cells while studying rhesus macaque monkeys. The research […]
Nov 28, 2007
Longstanding UNMC College of Pharmacy dean retires
Clarence Ueda, Pharm.D., Ph.D., retired as dean of the UNMC College of Pharmacy at the end of October, ending one of the longest running tenures of any medical center dean. Dr. Ueda wrapped up 20 years in the leadership role after being appointed to the position in March 1987. “We’ve made significant […]
Nov 28, 2007
Core Facility Focus on the Nanoimaging Core Facility
The Nanoimaging Core Facility is one of several core facilities available for use by UNMC researchers.
Nov 27, 2007
Agreement reached with UnitedHealthcare
UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, and UNMC Physicians have reached new agreements with UnitedHealthcare and its organ-transplant affiliate, United Resource Networks. The new agreements mean that all UnitedHealthcare customers will continue to have uninterrupted network access to affordable, quality health care services from The Nebraska Medical Center and UNMC Physicians.
Nov 27, 2007
Carol Wilson, legendary nursing administrator, dies
A legendary hospital nursing administrator for UNMC, Carol Wilson, died on Friday at Hospice House in Omaha from complications resulting from her lengthy battle with colon cancer.
Nov 27, 2007
Ann Berger, Ph.D., appointed Dorothy Hodges Olson Endowed Chair in Nursing
Ann Berger, Ph.D., of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing, recently was appointed as the Dorothy Hodges Olson Chair in Nursing. The endowed chair position supports a distinguished nurse scholar with research and teaching expertise and enhances the quality of the research, teaching and practice efforts of the college to foster leadership […]
Nov 27, 2007
Two new clinics through UNMC, The Nebraska Medical Center, address special needs after cancer treatment
Two new clinics are addressing the special health care needs of those who’ve been treated for cancer. The Comprehensive Assessment Clinic, and the Internal Medicine Clinic for Cancer Survivors, will address ongoing physical and psychosocial needs of those who’ve completed cancer treatment. The clinics, sponsored by the University of Nebraska Medical Center and its […]
Nov 27, 2007