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Dr. Larsen named associate dean of clinical research
Jennifer Larsen, M.D., has been named the first UNMC College of Medicine Associate Dean for Clinical Research.
Nov 10, 2006
Dr. Binhammer celebrates 50 years in the classroom
A celebration will be held today at 2:30 p.m. in University Tower’s private dining rooms A and B to honor Robert Binhammer, Ph.D., for his 50 years in the classroom teaching medical students. The celebration is open to the public. This feature on Dr. Binhammer appears in the current edition of UNMC Discover.
Nov 10, 2006
UNMC, 20 communities across Nebraska to present free Mini-Medical School on stem cells Nov. 28
The University of Nebraska Medical Center and co-sponsors in 20 communities across Nebraska invite the public to participate in the UNMC Mini-Medical School, a free health educational forum titled, “Stem Cells: The Promise of 21st Century Research.” The forum will be held on Nov. 28 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. (central time). It will […]
Nov 10, 2006
UNMC researcher’s work with embryonic stem cells highlighted in national journal
Thanks in large part to the work of a University of Nebraska Medical Center scientist, an international group of researchers has demonstrated that embryonic stem cells can be converted into liver cells and can be used to restore liver function in mice with liver failure. The findings are reported in the Nov. 5 issue of […]
Nov 9, 2006
New UNMC emergency residency program proving fruitful
The University of Nebraska Medical Center and Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff are improving the health of Nebraska through UNMC’s new UNMC Emergency Medicine Residency Program. The program means no longer will UNMC, and Nebraska, lose six new residents to other states in order for residents to pursue training in the emergency medicine […]
Nov 9, 2006
National journal spotlights Dr. Fox’s embryonic stem cell work
Thanks in large part to the work of UNMC scientist Ira Fox, M.D., an international group of researchers has demonstrated that embryonic stem cells can be converted into liver cells and used to restore liver function in mice with liver failure. The findings are reported in the Nov. 5 issue of Nature Biotechnology, the leading international science journal in the field.
Nov 9, 2006
Avian flu forums continue this evening at College of Nursing
The second of five forums on avian flu will be held the College of Nursing’s Cooper Auditorium this evening at 7 p.m.
Nov 9, 2006
Preparing you for avian flu
Educating people at the medical center about avian flu and how it can affect them is the first step in being prepared. On Tuesday, Sharon Medcalf presented the first of five avian flu forums being held on campus in the next few weeks.
Nov 9, 2006
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Ann Berger, Ph. D.
UNMC researcher Ann Berger, Ph. D., answers questions about her work, life and interests. 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.
Nov 8, 2006
“Night of a Thousand Stars” event to be held Dec. 2
The 14th annual “Night of a Thousand Stars” will illuminate Omaha on Saturday, Dec. 2.
Nov 8, 2006