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Dr. Gendelman praises Blumkin family’s support of Parkinson’s research
On Sept. 28, Frances and Louis Blumkin and other members of the Omaha community were honored at a dinner for their generous support that continues to advance groundbreaking research in the neurosciences by providing UNMC investigators with critical funding.
Oct 9, 2006
Local high school students participate in UNMC Career Day to learn about health professions
The University of Nebraska Medical Center Student Association for Rural Health, made up of students from rural areas studying at UNMC, held its tenth Career Day Sept. 19. The event also was sponsored by the Rural Health Education Network and the Nebraska Area Health Education Center program. Career Day introduces high school students with […]
Oct 9, 2006
UNMC College of Nursing holds induction ceremony for 129 new nursing students in Scottsbluff, Kearney, Lincoln, Omaha
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing held induction ceremonies across the state Oct. 8, to recognize 129 new nursing students as they committed to academic integrity and begin assimilating the values and behaviors of the professional nurse. The ceremony reiterated values for the professional nurse and the profession of nursing: responsibility, […]
Oct 9, 2006
SERA study seeks causes of rheumatoid arthritis
Identifying the causes of rheumatoid arthritis is the focus of a new study at UNMC being conducted by James O’Dell, M.D., UNMC professor of internal medicine and chief of the rheumatology and immunology section. The five-year study is called SERA — Studies of the Etiology of Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Oct 6, 2006
COM photo display opens at Durham Western Heritage Museum
A photo display commemorating the UNMC College of Medicine’s 125th Anniversary opens today at the Durham Western Heritage Museum in Omaha.
Oct 6, 2006
Med Center sets record for transplants in September
There were 37 solid-organ transplants at The Nebraska Medical Center in September, topping the previous one-month record of 33 set in July 2004.
Oct 6, 2006
Employee Satisfactions surveys due
UNMC 2006 Employee Satisfaction Surveys are due today.
Oct 6, 2006
SERA study seeks causes of rheumatoid arthritis
Advances in treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have come a long way in the past two decades, with many patients now achieving complete remission for extended periods of time. But for hundreds of thousands of Americans, RA continues to be chronic, progressive and disabling. "Rheumatoid arthritis is still a crippling disease," said James O’Dell, M.D., […]
Oct 6, 2006
College of Medicine photo question — week 16 answer
Learn the answer to Wednesday’s College of Medicine photo question. Read the complete list of contest winners.
Oct 5, 2006