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International dental research organization recognizes UNMC professor for research contributions

The International Association of Dental Research (IADR) has awarded its Oral Health Research Award, sponsored by Colgate, to Caren M. Barnes, professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry Department of Surgical Specialties. The award, presented recently at the IADR general session in Goteberg, Sweden, recognizes meritorious research contributions in the prevention of oral […]

Sep 2, 2003

First Destination Midtown design workshop wraps up

Like many people who reside in midtown Omaha, Ron Frey appreciates the positive intentions of the Destination Midtown project. He also understands that improvements to the midtown area will not take place overnight.

Sep 1, 2003

Researchers, smokers put hope in new nicotine vaccine

Mike Demuth received new hope of beating his powerful urge to smoke when he heard a radio advertisement about a national stop-smoking study at UNMC. He’s now become UNMC’s first participant in a clinical study to evaluate the effects of NicVAX, a vaccine developed by Nabi Biopharmaceuticals for the prevention and treatment of nicotine addiction.

Aug 29, 2003

‘Re-run’ of budget form training set for Sept. 11

The hosts of the recent “Everybody Loves the New UNMC Budget Form” training session are featuring a “re-run” from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11, for those who missed the first training opportunity or feel they could benefit from another session.

Aug 29, 2003

UNMC researchers involved in national study to evaluate nicotine vaccine; new approach gives smokers new hope to quit, stay quitting

Mike Demuth, 35, has had enough of his 15 years of addiction to cigarettes. Hes tried just about everything to quit. I value my health a lot and consider myself an intelligent person, but this little stick has so much control over me. Demuth is participating in a University of Nebraska Medical Center clinical study […]

Aug 29, 2003

Hirschmann prize recognizes teaching excellence

Students at the college of medicine get a chance to grade their teachers with the Hirschmann Prize for Teaching Excellence.

Aug 28, 2003

UNMC studies antidepressants in children, adolescents

UNMC researchers have received a three-year, $497,000 grant funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to develop laboratory animal models for testing antidepressants designed for children and adolescents.

Aug 28, 2003

CDC officials praise bioterrorism prepardness efforts of university, state

Plaudits were abundant as two CDC officials concluded their two-day visit on Wednesday to learn more about Nebraska’s bioterrorism preparedness efforts.

Aug 28, 2003

CNND highlights Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease research

Scientists at the UNMC Center for Neurovirology and Neurodegenerative Disorders (CNND) shared their research discoveries with more than 60 community advocates at an Aug. 19 dinner at Happy Hollow Country Club. The center is looking for new ways to fight brain inflammation that affects neurodegenerative processes in mouse models of human Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease.

Aug 27, 2003

UNMC students receive Friedlander scholarships

Three UNMC students — Amanda Kent, Stacy Kortan and Emily Salstrand — have been selected as recipients of the 2003-2004 Alice Friedlander Scholarships.

Aug 27, 2003

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