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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
Collaboration across disciplines recurring theme at retreat
Collaboration among disciplines will be key if UNMC is to succeed in both the implementation of a strong health care quality education program and in the highly competitive world of clinical/translational research. That was the word Thursday from two experts on the respective subjects who served as visiting faculty during the Chancellor’s Strategic Planning Retreat.
Apr 13, 2007
UNMC researchers get almost $6 million in VA grants
As any researcher knows, it’s all about getting grant funding. Six investigators at UNMC hit the jackpot recently when they each independently applied for Merit Review grants from the Veterans Administration (VA).
Apr 13, 2007
William Penry to receive Star of Courage
Cancer survivors amaze and they inspire. The Nebraska Medical Center will honor their determination and spirit at “A Celebration of Courage — An Evening for Cancer Survivors” on May 2 at the Holland Performing Arts Center in Omaha.
Apr 13, 2007
MEG machine to put UNMC at forefront of neurological sciences
Thanks in part to a $1 million anonymous donation, a new machine will come to the University of Nebraska Medical Center later this year that will rapidly boost the medical center’s prominence in the world of neurological sciences. The machine, known as the magnetoencephalograph (MEG), is the most advanced test of brain function in […]
Apr 13, 2007
Donations accepted April 16-27 for military care packages
In conjunction with National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (April 22-28), the Clinical Laboratory Professionals of UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center are sending care packages to military troops.
Apr 12, 2007
Harman lecture today at noon
Pulitzer-Prize winning author, Robert Neil Butler, M.D., will present the 2007 Denham Harman, M.D., Ph.D., Lectureship in Biomedical Gerontology today at noon in the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater.
Apr 12, 2007
Blogging from the chancellor’s retreat
UNMC Today will be blogging from the Chancellor’s Strategic Planning Retreat today. Check the Chancellor’s Blog on the UNMC Web site throughout the day for updates from the retreat.
Apr 12, 2007
Maurers host alumni gathering in the ‘Sunshine State’
Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and his wife, Beverly, hosted the first ever UNMC alumni event in Florida late last month.
Apr 11, 2007
Catering department accepting standing orders
In an effort to serve you efficiently, The Nebraska Medical Center Catering Department is now accepting “Standing Order Requests” for the July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008 calendar year.
Apr 11, 2007