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Genomic cancer research topic of Dec. 8 Lincoln Science Cafe

Cancer research in the genomic age is topic of Dec. 8 Lincoln Science Cafe

Nov 29, 2011

Climate science topic of Dec. 6 Omaha Science Cafe

Climate Science the focus of Dec. 6 Omaha Science Cafe

Nov 29, 2011

Affiliation agreement expands dental services for Omaha Tribe

Affiliation agreement with UNMC College of Dentistry expands dental care for Omaha Tribe

Nov 22, 2011

UNMC researcher receives funding to address diarrhea in children

Studying protein that could reduce bacterial and viral infections in humans and animals The University of Nebraska Medical Center announced today that it will receive $100,000 in Phase I funding through Grand Challenges Explorations, an initiative created by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to enable researchers worldwide to test unorthodox ideas that address persistent […]

Nov 18, 2011

UNMC dean part of landmark study looking at antibiotic resistant bacteria

Results could provide foundation for making antibiotics more effective A University of Nebraska Medical Center physician-scientist, Bradley Britigan, M.D., was one of the authors on a landmark study that has determined why bacteria are antibiotic resistant and how disrupting key bacterial functions could result in making antibiotics more effective.   The study, which appears in […]

Nov 18, 2011

UNMC’s public ice rink to open Nov. 29

Unique facility enters its third season in newly completed student plazaScenically nestled in the heart of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s newly completed Ruth and Bill Scott Student Plaza, the UNMC publicice rink will open for its third season on Nov. 29. Located between 40th Street and 42nd Street and between Dewey Avenue and […]

Nov 17, 2011

$250,000 estate gift will provide scholarships to Kearney nursing students

Kathryn M. Reynolds Fund will provide scholarships to nursing students.

Nov 15, 2011

James O’Dell, M.D., named 2012 president of American College of Rheumatology

The American College of Rheumatology is an international professional medical society representing more than 8,000.

Nov 14, 2011

University of Nebraska Foundation honors Drs. Maurer, Niemann

Receive Harlan J. Noddle Distinguished Development Service Award The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s top fundraising team has been honored by the University of Nebraska Foundation. UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and John Niemann, Ed.D., senior vice president of the University of Nebraska Foundation, were honored last month with the Harlan J. Noddle Distinguished […]

Nov 11, 2011

Study: Cheaper meds work well for newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis patients

One of the largest clinical studies ever done proves rheumatoid arthritis patients do well on a lower cost treatment.

Nov 11, 2011