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Parking Services announces safety measures for Lot 50
Employees assigned to the parking garage along Emile Street soon will see new signs and markings intended to boost the safety of motorists and pedestrians.
Aug 23, 2005
Osteoporosis among African Americans studied
The first studies published on low bone density and fracture-related outcomes among African American patients indicate that osteoporosis is not only a painful word, it can be debilitating – even lethal – and at a rate far out of proportion to outcomes for Caucasians. Ted Mikuls, M.D., assistant professor in rheumatology and immunology at UNMC, is primary investigator and co-author of two recently published studies.
Aug 23, 2005
Nebraska Epilepsy Center achieves advanced national designation
The Nebraska Medical Center’s Epilepsy Center was recently recognized by The National Association of Epilepsy Centers as a level four regional center for the treatment of epilepsy – the highest designation possible. The Nebraska Epilepsy Center is the most comprehensive center of its kind in the region and has the technology, treatment options and medical […]
Aug 23, 2005
Steven Wengel, M.D., named chairman of UNMC Department of Psychiatry
Steven Wengel, M.D., who has served has interim chairman of the UNMC Department of Psychiatry for the past 16 months, has been named chairman of the department. The appointment, which was effective July 1, was announced by John Gollan, M.D., Ph.D., dean of the UNMC College of Medicine. “Dr. Wengel has done an […]
Aug 23, 2005
Kearney to host disaster training course Aug. 23-26
Since the terrorist attacks of 9/11, Nebraska has established itself as one of the leading states in the country in bioterrorism preparedness. Next week, the Cornhusker State will record another milestone, as it now ranks among the three largest training centers in the National Disaster Life Support program. On Aug. 23 to 26, the Holiday […]
Aug 23, 2005
ENT residency program earns full accreditation
UNMC’s Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery residency program has achieved a five-year accreditation – the longest possible — by the residency review committee of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). The ACGME is responsible for the accreditation of post-M.D. medical training programs within the United States. Accreditation is accomplished through a […]
Aug 23, 2005
Kearney to host disaster training course Aug. 23-26
Nebraska now ranks among the three largest training centers in the National Disaster Life Support program. On Aug. 23 to 26, the Holiday Inn at 110 Second Ave. in Kearney will host a three and one-half day course designed to provide participants with the necessary skills to become course instructors in bioterrorism and natural disaster preparedness.
Aug 22, 2005
Surveys to assist UNMC’s re-accreditation efforts
UNMC’s faculty, staff and returning students will have the opportunity to share their views of UNMC during the next few weeks via electronic surveys that will be sent to their e-mail accounts. Survey data will be used as UNMC prepares for re-accreditation by the North Central Association of College and Schools.
Aug 22, 2005
Celebrating a new academic year
While the campus awaits groundbreaking on a new education center and a second research tower, it already has reasons to celebrate the 2005-06 school year. Read on to discover what’s new this school year.
Aug 22, 2005
The ABCs of IBCs — risk group classification
all recombinant DNA research at UNMC is subject to review by the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC). Click to learn about risk groups and how they determine the IBC review requirements.
Aug 19, 2005