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Students present Dr. Vennerstrom with Alvin Earle Award
Jonathan Vennerstrom, Ph.D., knows medicinal chemistry isn’t easy. But, he’s committed to making sure students learn the material. Recently, UNMC students applauded the professor of pharmaceutical sciences in UNMC’s College of Pharmacy by presenting him the 2006 Alvin M. Earle Outstanding Health Sciences Educator Award.
Apr 18, 2007
Blogs feature world records, ice skating and Kenny Chesney
Blogs from UNMC’s Jim Sorrell, M.D., after winning a national powerlifting championship, Paula Turpen, Ph.D., reflecting on her experience at the Adult National Figure Skating Championships and Alumni Affairs’ Lenal Bottoms after meeting the man of her dreams — country superstar Kenny Chesney — are among the recently added entries on UNMC Blog Talk page.
Apr 18, 2007
UNMC researchers get almost $6 million in VA grants
Six investigators at the University of Nebraska Medical Center hit the jackpot recently when they each independently applied for Merit Review grants from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). A combined total of $5.9 million in grants over the next four years will go to the VA affiliated researchers. “We’re very excited about […]
Apr 18, 2007
Dr. Peragallo on campus today as Visiting Nurse Scholar
UNMC’s College of Nursing and The Nebraska Medical Center will host Nilda Peragallo, Dr.P.H., as its 18th Visiting Nurse Scholar today and Wednesday.
Apr 17, 2007
McGoogan activities highlight National Library Week
UNMC’s McGoogan Library of Medicine has lined up several events in conjunction with National Library Week, which is April 15-21. The theme this year’s library week is “Come Together @ Your Library.”
Apr 17, 2007
Avian flu education — eating poultry
A note from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Web site on avian influenza about eating poultry.
Apr 17, 2007
Dr. Hinrichs named inaugural NU IDEA recipient
The effort needed to achieve great results in research and outreach, says Steven Hinrichs, M.D., is more analogous to the teamwork of producing a movie than it is to an individual completing a piece of artwork. That’s the humble North Dakota native’s way of saying that he doesn’t deserve all of the credit for the accomplishments that have earned him the University of Nebraska’s inaugural Innovation, Development and Entrepreneurship Award (IDEA).
Apr 17, 2007
State senators tour UNMC
Several state senators and guests toured the campus and dined at UNMC on Monday night as part of the medical center’s first ever dinner for Nebraska lawmakers. Some lawmakers took the time to blog about their visit to the medical center.
Apr 17, 2007
UNMC Students Training in Communities Across Nebraska
University of Nebraska Medical Center students are working with health professionals across Nebraska as part of their health care education requirements at UNMC. The student rotations are part of the UNMC Rural Health Education Network (RHEN), an innovative program developed to help address the shortage of health professionals in rural Nebraska. The students represent […]
Apr 16, 2007
Leading researcher in risk reduction and prevention of HIV/AIDS in Latinos to speak at UNMC April 17
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing and The Nebraska Medical Center will host Nilda Peragallo, Ph.D., as its 18th Visiting Nurse Scholar April 17 and 18. During her visit, Dr. Peragallo will consult with and make presentations to medical center faculty, staff and students, as well as to members of the health […]
Apr 16, 2007