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BRIN scholars on campus — meet Austin Nuxoll
Twenty-five students from eight different undergraduate and community college programs have joined the Institutional Development Award Program (IDeA) Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE)/ Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (BRIN) program. … Today, we meet Austin Nuxoll, one of the new BRIN scholars on campus.
Jul 10, 2007
University of Nebraska Medical Center Scientists break ground with new textbook
Three years ago when the department of pharmacology merged with the Center for Neurovirology and Neurodegenerative Disorders to become the UNMC Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience, there were a lot of questions about the connection between neuroscience, immunology and pharmacology. During the course of that time considerable progress was made to make that connection […]
Jul 10, 2007
Million-step Monday — step standings
UNMC Today wants to hear how many total steps you’ve taken in the 1 Million Step Challenge so you can join the growing list of walkers.
Jul 9, 2007
Disaster Behavioral Health Conference July 12-13
For the fifth consecutive year, area mental health professionals will gather July 12-13 to look at the psychological aspects of dealing with disasters. About 200 people are expected to attend the Nebraska Disaster Behavioral Health Conference at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 555 S. 10th St., in downtown Omaha.
Jul 9, 2007
BRIN scholars on campus — meet Katie Langenfeld
Twenty-five students from eight different undergraduate and community college programs have joined the Institutional Development Award Program (IDeA) Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE)/ Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (BRIN) program. … Today, we meet Katie Langenfeld, one of the new BRIN scholars on campus.
Jul 6, 2007
Midtown block party and fireworks show on tap tonight
Destination Midtown will host its second annual Summer Block Party today at Field Club School, 3512 Walnut St., from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The party preceeds the Midtown Fireworks Show, which starts at 10 p.m. Admission to the block party is free.
Jul 5, 2007
‘Lively’ Foundations for Success class graduates
During what UNMC Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources John Russell said was the rowdiest Foundations for Success Graduation ceremony he’s attended, 42 UNMC employees graduated June 7 from the fifth session of the career development program.
Jul 5, 2007
UNMC part of 13-state study to evaluate effectiveness of vitamin A derivative in repairing lung damage of emphysema
The University of Nebraska Medical Center is participating in a 13-state study to test the safety and effectiveness of retinoic acid, a vitamin A derivative, to determine whether it will repair damaged lung tissue in people with emphysema. The phase II, two-year randomized double-blind study will be conducted in 30 centers with 500 study participants, […]
Jul 3, 2007
BRIN scholars on campus — meet Ladessa Heimbouch
Twenty-five students from eight different undergraduate and community college programs have joined the Institutional Development Award Program (IDeA) Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE)/ Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (BRIN) program. … Today, we meet Ladessa Heimbouch, one of the new BRIN scholars on campus.
Jul 3, 2007
Extend your holiday at midtown block party and fireworks show
A midtown block party and fireworks display is on tap Thursday for those still craving some holiday fun after Independence Day.
Jul 3, 2007