Press Release
UNMC research invention advances with $500,000 investment from Allied Minds of Boston area
In their quest to find answers to scientific questions that could lead to better treatments for human treat disease, University of Nebraska Medical Center researchers discovered what may be a new way to purify proteins. The protein purification industry currently is an estimated $36 billion a year industry. A Boston-area company thought the discovery […]
May 14, 2007
UNMC employees to begin unique virtual tour across Nebraska
Jayme Nekuda wants University of Nebraska Medical Center employees to walk to western Nebraska’s Chimney Rock. No, Nekuda hasn’t been spending too much time on the treadmill — she simply wants medical center employees to take part in UNMC’s 1 Million Step Challenge. The unique event, which is being called a "virtual tour," will allow employees to […]
May 14, 2007
UNMC Professor receives international award
UNMC Professor receives international award A University of Nebraska Medical Community Professor, Howard Gendelman, M.D., has received the Joseph Wybran Award from the Society on Neuroimmune Pharmacology. The Wybran Award is given to an individual who has made extraordinary scientific contributions and possesses exceptional vision in integrating the disciplines of pharmacology, neuroscience and immunology. This […]
May 11, 2007
Gov. Dave Heineman to proclaim May 11 as Nebraska Hispanic Nurses Day
Gov. Dave Heineman to proclaim May 11 as Nebraska Hispanic Nurses Day WHO: UNMC College of Nursing staff and students, and representatives from other area academic and health care institutions are part of the Nebraska National Hispanic Association. WHAT: A Nebraska chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses was created recently. The goal is […]
May 11, 2007
Three to be honored at Saturday’s UNMC commencement
A foundation started by the founders of insurance giant Mutual of Omaha, a leader in developing a statewide public health infrastructure and a former surgeon general of the United States will be recognized at the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s commencement on Saturday in Omaha. In all, 630 students are being awarded certificates or […]
May 4, 2007
UNMC, Lymphoma Research Foundation to present free workshop on lymphoma May 19
The University of Nebraska Medical Center will host a free, half-day workshop on lymphoma on Saturday, May 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. central time. The public is invited to attend the event at the UNMC Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater in Omaha, or watch the program live via the Internet. The workshop is […]
May 1, 2007
630 UNMC students to receive diplomas in Kearney, Lincoln, Omaha and Scottsbluff at commencement ceremonies May 3, 4, 5
Diplomas will be conferred on 630 University of Nebraska Medical Center students next week during the below commencement ceremonies in Kearney, Lincoln, Omaha and Scottsbluff. On Thursday, May 3 at 7 p.m., commencement exercises for UNMC College of Nursing Kearney Division students will be held in Kearney in the UNK Health and Sports Center […]
Apr 30, 2007
UNMC’s Michael Miloro, M.D., to serve on national board of oral and maxillofacial surgery
University of Nebraska Medical Center physician, Michael Miloro, D.M.D., M.D., recently was elected to serve on the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery examination committee for a seven-year term. Dr. Miloro is the Leon F. Davis, D.D.S., M.D., Distinguished Chair of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and professor of surgery at UNMC. He also […]
Apr 30, 2007
Northeast Community College, Faith Regional Health Services, UNMC sign letter of intent to establish UNMC College of Nursing Northern Division in Norfolk
In a symbolic ceremony in Norfolk today, officials signed a letter of intent which fulfills one of three requirements toward establishing a nursing college in Norfolk. The letter was signed by officials from Northeast Community College and Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk, and the University of Nebraska and the University of Nebraska Medical Center. […]
Apr 30, 2007
UNMC dental and dental hygiene students sweep awards
Sixteen graduate, dental and dental hygiene students received $1,400 in cash awards for their table top presentations at the 21st Annual Professional’s Day 40th Annual Student Scientific Program at the UNMC College of Dentistry April 6. The cash awards were made possible through contributions from the Nebraska Dental Hygienists Association, International College of Dentists, Lincoln […]
Apr 30, 2007