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UNMC research to be published in the journal Neuron
Results of a research study led by Wallace Thoreson, Ph.D., associate professor, UNMC Department of Ophthalmology and Department of Pharmacology, will be published in the current (May 27) issue of the journal Neuron. Dr. Thoreson’s research involves how people see.
May 27, 2004
UNMC lymphoma expert James Armitage, M.D., joins new international anemia research effort
James Armitage, M.D., University of Nebraska Medical Center lymphoma expert and Joe Shapiro Professor of Medicine, has joined the Roche Foundation for Anemia Research (RoFAR) as a member of the board of trustees. The foundation is a new international charitable organization that encourages innovative research in anemia. Incorporated in Switzerland, the foundation was established with […]
May 27, 2004
A weekly IRB message — future changes
Each Wednesday, UNMC Today features an informational article about changes affecting UNMC’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) and the research community. Today’s article outlines future changes.
May 26, 2004
Dr. Armitage joins international anemia research effort
James Armitage, M.D., Joe Shapiro professor of medicine and UNMC oncologist, has joined the new Roche Foundation for Anemia Research (RoFAR), a charitable organization to encourage innovative research in anemia. Researchers involved in areas associated with the study of anemia are invited to apply to RoFAR for funding.
May 26, 2004
Individuals, twosomes, foursomes: Sign up now for UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute June 3 golf tournament, receive $25 discount
Those who sign up from now until June 1 will receive a $25 discount off to play in the C. Louis Meyer Rehabilitation Foundation, Inc. June 3 Tee-Up for Disabilities Golf Tournament at the Tregaron Golf Course in Bellevue, 13909 Glengarry Circle. Individuals, twosomes and foursomes can sign up for the best ball, 18-hole tournament. […]
May 26, 2004
Dr. Kabanov awarded named professorship
Alexander “Sasha” Kabanov, Ph.D., Dr.Sc., professor in the UNMC Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, has been awarded the Parke-Davis Endowed Chair in Pharmaceutics in recognition of his outstanding and innovative work in the field of drug delivery.
May 25, 2004
Heart walk benefits research, education
Through its annual heart walk, the American Heart Association (AHA) continues its fight to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Earlier this month, approximately 2,000 people participated in the ninth annual AHA Heart Walk, including teams from UNMC, The Nebraska Medical Center and University Medical Associates.
May 25, 2004
Radio commercials spotlight UNMC’s education, outreach
UNMC will launch its spring series of radio commercials today in Omaha, Lincoln and select stations across Nebraska. The three commercials will focus on UNMC’s education and outreach missions by highlighting the College of Nursing’s Distance Learning Program, the College of Dentistry’s Dental Day and the GOODLIFE Clinic, which is operated by an interdisciplinary team of students.
May 24, 2004
American Diabetes Association to honor Dr. Maurer
The American Diabetes Association is awarding its 2004 Honor Award to UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D. Dr. Maurer will receive the award at a dinner banquet on Thursday, May 27, at Embassy Suites Downtown.
May 24, 2004
UNMC College of Dentistry, community of Alliance to host free oral health care and education at Dental Day in rural Nebraska
For the first time students, faculty and staff from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry will travel 400 miles, bringing its free dental clinic to children in western Nebraska. More than 100 children from Alliance and Hemingford, Neb., will receive free dental treatment and education at Dental Day VI June 4 and […]
May 24, 2004