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UNMC offers treatment option for some MS patients
Jane Fallon is hoping for a cure – or even a partial one – for her multiple sclerosis (MS). Fallon’s disease has relapsed so she was happy to learn that Tysabri, a drug once taken off the market, is available again. Physicians say a vast majority of patients with MS may benefit.
Aug 30, 2006
College of Medicine photo question — week 11
The UNMC campus continues its celebration of the College of Medicine’s 125th anniversary today with another historical photo question.
Aug 30, 2006
Undergraduate students take part in research opportunities through UNMC BRIN Scholars Program
The vision of the Nebraska’s Institutional Development Awards (IDeA) Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) project is to enhance the competitiveness of biomedical research in the state by providing research opportunities for students and faculty at Nebraska’s institutions of higher education. For the past five years 120 students from seven undergraduate institutions and two community […]
Aug 30, 2006
Burger King raises $200,000 for cancer research
Burger King customers, employees and staff provided hope to pediatric cancer patients, raising an unprecedented $200,000 for pediatric cancer research through its third annual “BK Beat Cancer for Kids” campaign. All proceeds benefit the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center.
Aug 29, 2006
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Regina Nailon, Ph.D.
Regina Nailon, Ph.D., assistant professor, College of Nursing, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Aug 29, 2006
UNMC Alumni Office hosts Welcome Back Party
As another academic year begins, the UNMC Alumni Office invites all UNMC faculty, staff and students to a Welcome Back Party on Thursday, Aug. 31.
Aug 29, 2006
UNMC transplant surgeon elected president of Nebraska Chapter of the American College of Surgeons
Debra Sudan, M.D., a transplant surgeon and director of the Intestinal Rehabilitation Program for the University of Nebraska Medical Center and its hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, has been elected president of the Nebraska Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. She will serve a two-year term, which ends in January 2008. Founded […]
Aug 29, 2006
Schwartz Center Rounds continue Aug. 29
Beginning in 2007, UNMC will host six bimonthly Schwartz Center Rounds. That’s welcome news for many at UNMC, who find value in discussing the non-medical facts of patient care, including team work and decision-making choices. Attend the next Schwartz Center Rounds Tuesday at noon in the Private Dining Rooms.
Aug 28, 2006
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Monique Kusler, M.D.
Monique Kusler, M.D., cardiology, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Aug 28, 2006
Silver ‘U’ recipients announced for August
To find out this month’s recipients of the Chancellor’s Silver ‘U’ Award click on Reward and Recognition (the left hand side of UNMC Today) and scroll to the Silver ‘U’ section.
Aug 25, 2006