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BRIN scholars on campus — meet Daniel McDermott
Meet Daniel McDermott, one of 25 students from 10 different undergraduate and community college programs who is participating in this summer’s Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (BRIN) program to explore biomedical research.
Aug 3, 2006
UNMC to break ground on second research tower on Aug. 8
The University of Nebraska Medical Center will break ground on a $74 million research tower at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 8, the second such tower to be built at the Omaha campus this decade. The ceremonial groundbreaking will honor the principal donor to the two towers, legendary Omaha businessman Chuck Durham, president and CEO […]
Aug 3, 2006
College of Medicine photo question — week 7
The UNMC campus continues its celebration of the College of Medicine’s 125th anniversary today with another historical photo question.
Aug 2, 2006
Cyclists hope to reclaim Corporate Cycling Challenge title
Medical center employees are hoping to pedal 5,000 miles in this year’s Corporate Cycling Challenge, but need your help to meet that goal and beat the competition.
Aug 2, 2006
BRIN scholars on campus — meet Katie Wilcox
Meet Katie Wilcox, one of 25 students from 10 different undergraduate and community college programs who is participating in this summer’s Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (BRIN) program to explore biomedical research.
Aug 1, 2006
UNMC study to evaluate nicotine vaccine
UNMC is enrolling people in a national study to evaluate whether a nicotine vaccine can help people quit smoking. The phase II study involves about 10 centers around the country.
Aug 1, 2006
Dr. Wengel continues as psychiatry chairman
Last August, Steven Wengel, M.D., accepted a two-year appointment as chairman of the UNMC Department of Psychiatry.
Now, his tenure is permanent.
Jul 31, 2006
Regents unanimously approve College of Public Health
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents gave unanimous approval Friday for a College of Public Health to be established on UNMC campus. At the same time, the board also unanimously approved the appointment of Jay Noren, M.D., as the founding dean of the COPH.
Jul 31, 2006
Women invited to Oct. 13 Omaha Women’s Health and Wellness Conference ‘Making the Most of Your Future’
Women are invited to attend the 9th annual Omaha Women’s Health and Wellness Conference Friday, Oct. 13, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Holiday Inn Convention Centre, 72nd and Grover Streets. The conference, titled “Making the Most of Your Future.” Educational health and wellness speakers, exhibits, continental breakfast and lunch, and free […]
Jul 31, 2006
Oral cancer survivor shares advice
In 2005, Dr. Tom Evans was diagnosed with squamous cell cancer at the base of the tongue. Now, the 1962 graduate of the UNMC College of Dentistry has a few words of advice for his dental colleagues.
Jul 28, 2006