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Antimalarial drug development shows promise
In their quest to prevent the ravages of malaria, Jonathan Vennerstrom, Ph.D., and his team of scientists worldwide are building on their success. Dr. Vennerstrom and his team of scientists from UNMC, Monash University in Australia, and the Swiss Tropical Institute in Basel, Switzerland, have received a $1 million grant that will enable them to develop a new antimalarial drug.
Jul 5, 2006
Miers receives nursing alumni award
Linda Miers of Omaha was recently honored with the UNMC College of Nursing Distinguished Alumni Award.
Jul 3, 2006
Dr. Batter named Volunteer Faculty of the Year for 2005
The UNMC College of Medicine recognized John Batter, M.D., as the 2005 recipient of its Volunteer Faculty of the Year Award during the UNMC College of Medicine Honors Convocation and Hooding Ceremony in May.
Jul 3, 2006
Electronic signatures to expedite travel reimbursement process
The University of Nebraska has implemented electronic signatures for online Travel Expense Statements in SAP. This will eliminate the need for required hand written signatures and thus expedite the travel reimbursement process.
Jul 3, 2006
Patients with West Nile Virus needed for clinical trial at UNMC
Roger and Nancy DeBlauw began last summer like any other, enjoying time on their farm in Crofton, Nebraska. But their world changed in late July 2005. Roger became critically ill after contracting West Nile Virus. “It happened very suddenly,” said Nancy DeBlauw, Roger’s wife. “He didn’t have much energy, no appetite and he was […]
Jul 3, 2006
Silver U recipients for June announced
To find out this month’s recipients of the Chancellor’s Silver ‘U’ Award click on Reward and Recognition (the left hand side of UNMC Today) and scroll to the Silver ‘U’ section.
Jun 30, 2006
Goeztinger-Comer receives Chancellor’s Gold U award
Sandra Goetzinger-Comer doesn’t take an “interim” title lightly. In June 2004, Goetzinger-Comer stepped in as interim director of UNMC Alumni Affairs and, for 14 months, reenergized the office. All the while, she continued to serve as director of UNMC Public Affairs.
Jun 30, 2006
Burger King restaurants participate in fight against cancer
During the month of July, Burger King Restaurants customers in 73 locations will be asked if they would like to donate $1 to “Beat Cancer for Kids.” All donations will go toward childhood cancer research at the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center.
Jun 30, 2006
Linda Miers, D.N.Sc., receives UNMC College of Nursing Distinguished Alumni Awards
Linda Miers, D.N.Sc., of Omaha, Neb., was recently honored with the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Distinguished Alumni Award. The award is given in recognition of an individual’s contributions to the nursing profession, their record of achievements, consistent creative nursing practices, contribution to nursing literature and their commitment to the betterment of […]
Jun 30, 2006
UNMC pediatric cancer research to benefit from Burger King BK Beat Cancer for Kids promotion in July
Everyone likes a winner. Not only can you be a winner in July, you can be a champion in the fight against cancer. During the month of July, Burger King Restaurants® customers in 73 locations will be asked if they would like to donate $1 to “Beat Cancer for Kids.” The donation will get […]
Jun 30, 2006