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UNMC-led panel educates legislators about health issues
The University of Nebraska recently hosted three policy seminars designed to help new and experienced state legislators anticipate and understand issues they may face in the upcoming session of the unicameral. The seminar topics focused on water, criminal justice and health care policy. UNMC designed and conducted the seminar on health care policy.
Dec 22, 2006
Celebrities to come to Omaha March 10 to raise money, awareness for organ donation
The James Redford Institute for Transplant Awareness (JRI) and the University of Nebraska Medical Center will present “Share the Beat,” a benefit to raise awareness and support for organ donation on Saturday, March 10, at the Joslyn Art Museum’s Witherspoon Hall. The special evening will feature the participation of James and Robert Redford, performances by […]
Dec 22, 2006
UNMC College of Dentistry freshman class ranks #1 again
UNMC College of Dentistry freshman class ranks #1 again For the tenth time in the past 14 years, the incoming freshman class at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry has had the highest incoming grade point average of any first-year dental school class in the country. This year’s freshman class edged out […]
Dec 22, 2006
Turner Park team delivers gifts to needy families
Several members of the UNMC Physicians’ Turner Park Clinic staff spent Saturday morning participating in the Adopt-a-Patient program, during which the Turner Park team delivered gifts to 16 needy families.
Dec 21, 2006
College of Dentistry freshman class ranks #1 again
For the tenth time in the past 14 years, the incoming freshman class at the UNMC College of Dentistry had the highest incoming grade point average of any first-year dental school class in the country.
Dec 21, 2006
UNMC scientist receives award from Michael J. Fox Foundation
Lee Mosley, Ph.D., a neuroscientist and immunologist in the UNMC Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience, is one of 12 researchers worldwide to receive a 2006 Community Fast Track Award from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.
Dec 21, 2006
UNMC scientist receives Community Fast Track Award from Michael J. Fox Foundation
Lee Mosley, Ph.D., a neuroscientist and immunologist in the Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience (PEN) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, is one of 12 researchers worldwide to receive a 2006 Community Fast Track Award from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. The $125,000 award will fund one year of Dr. […]
Dec 20, 2006
Record numbers of minorities pursue medicine at UNMC
This fall, UNMC’s incoming College of Medicine class had nine underrepresented minorities, representing a breakthrough and promise for future diversity growth.
Dec 20, 2006
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist J. Graham Sharp, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher J. Graham Sharp, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests. NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 25 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists for 2006. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 12 ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Dec 20, 2006
Avian flu education – Seasonal vs. pandemic flu
To help employees prepare for a potential pandemic, UNMC Today is publishing educational information on avian flu — the most likely candidate — and ways to prepare for such an outbreak. The features will appear each Tuesday. Today, we’ll explain the difference between seasonal and pandemic flu.
Dec 19, 2006