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UNMC lands $1.6 million grant to study effect of diabetes on developing embryo
UNMC researchers have received a $1.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study the effect of diabetes on the developing embryo. The grant, to be funded over five years, was awarded to Claudia Kappen, Ph.D., associate professor of genetics, cell biology and anatomy in UNMCs Munroe-Meyer Institute. Diabetes of the mother is […]
Dec 18, 2003
UNMC College of Dentistry researcher receives $275,000 grant from National Multiple Sclerosis Society to study effect of well-known cholesterol-lowering drug in multiple sclerosis
A University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry researcher has received a three-year, $274,000 grant from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to evaluate whether a drug well-known for its cholesterol-lowering effects may stop the destructive process of multiple sclerosis. Kalipada Pahan, Ph.D., associate professor of biochemistry, is principal investigator of the grant that will […]
Dec 18, 2003
Radiation science students decorate Ronald McDonald House
Nearly 40 students from the UNMC Radiation Science Education Program recently decorated the Ronald McDonald House public areas for the holidays.
Dec 17, 2003
Blood drive at UNMC on Dec. 31; reserves in short supply
Several factors figure to be detrimental to the region’s blood supply this holiday season, but UNMC employees will have the opportunity to enhance the blood supply on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at the Center for Healthy Living. The campus will host a special blood drive from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The blood drive, originally scheduled to end at 11:30 a.m., was extended for two hours because of the current need for blood. Employees can sign up by clicking here or by contacting the Center for Healthy Living at 559-5254.
Dec 17, 2003
HIPAA message — Computers as business/academic tools
HIPAA, the “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996,” provides federal protection of patient health information. This message is part of UNMC’s continuing effort to educate employees on HIPAA. Today’s HIPAA message is on downloading non-busineses related media files at work.
Dec 16, 2003
Regent resolution recognizes UNMC’s community service award
Read the University of Nebraska Board of Regents resolution recognizing UNMC’s service award from the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Dec 16, 2003
Longtime UNMC preceptor Hiram Walker dies
From his Kearney office, Hiram Walker, M.D., assisted in the education of hundreds of UNMC medical students. The longtime UNMC preceptor died Saturday at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. He was 78. Services for Dr. Walker are Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church in Kearney.
Dec 16, 2003
Holiday tea draws crowd
Hundreds of employees enjoyed a holiday tea at the Durham Outpatient Center West Atrium Lobby on Monday. Click for photos.
Dec 16, 2003
209 UNMC students to receive diplomas in Scottsbluff, Kearney, Lincoln, Omaha commencements
Diplomas will be conferred on 209 University of Nebraska Medical Center students during commencement ceremonies in Kearney, Omaha, Lincoln and Scottsbluff. Commencement ceremonies will be held in Kearney for nursing students from the UNMC College of Nursing Kearney Division, on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m., in the Fine Arts Recital Hall. Commencement ceremonies will […]
Dec 16, 2003
Innovative projects and recruiting lead UNMC to expanded grant funding
When the University of Nebraska Medical Center broke its record for total research grants in a single quarter by bringing in $26 million during July, August and September, it was a tribute to the universitys rise in innovative research projects and its ability to recruit top investigators. UNMC is fortunate that so many investigators are […]
Dec 15, 2003