Press Release
National aging expert to speak at Harman Lectureship April 28, says most people should live to late 80s in exceptional health
An expert on aging, Thomas Perls, M.D., will be guest speaker this Friday, Denham Harman, M.D., Ph.D. Lectureship in Biomedical Gerontology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The lectureship was established in honor Dr. Harman, who is known internationally as the father of the free radical theory of aging and is credited with discovering […]
Apr 25, 2006
UNMC to seek Board of Regents’ approval to proceed with construction of second research tower
The University of Nebraska Medical Center will seek approval of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents Friday to proceed with construction of a second research tower. The 10-level facility, which is presently being called the Research Center of Excellence II, would be nearly identical to the Durham Research Center, which opened in 2003. […]
Apr 20, 2006
UNMC seeks approval from regents to buy 2.83 acres near 39th and Leavenworth
The opportunity to buy an entire square block within a campus’s boundaries is rare. But Friday, University of Nebraska Medical Center leaders will ask the University of Nebraska Board of Regents to do just that by approving a $2.2 million purchase of 2.83 acres of land owned by Premier Leasing, L.L.C. The land, […]
Apr 20, 2006
Bryce M. Goebel receives the American College of Dentists Outstanding Leader Award
A graduating University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry student, Bryce M. Goebel, received the American College of Dentists Outstanding Leader Award at ceremonies held at the Nebraska Dental Association’s Recognition Luncheon on March 30 in Omaha, Neb. The American College of Dentists is an honorary professional organization of dentists who have exemplified excellence […]
Apr 13, 2006
Lennard R. Hopper receives the International College of Dentists Student Leadership Award
A graduating University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry student, Lennard R. Hopper, received the International College of Dentists Leadership Award at ceremonies held at the Nebraska Dental Association’s Recognition Luncheon on March 30 in Omaha, Neb. The International College of Dentists is an honorary organization for the recognition of outstanding and meritorious service […]
Apr 13, 2006
Alfred Burns receives Pierre Fauchard Academy Scholarship Award
A third-year University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry student, Alfred Burns, received the Pierre Fauchard Academy’s Annual Scholarship Award at ceremonies held during the Nebraska Dental Association’s annual meeting on March 30 in Omaha, Neb. The Pierre Fauchard Academy is an International Honorary Dental Organization recognizing outstanding dentists and celebrating their achievements. It […]
Apr 13, 2006
University of Nebraska surgical robots in 18-day aquanaut expedition designed to train doctors to perform surgery in outer space
NASA is using tiny surgical robots developed by University of Nebraska researchers as part of an underwater mission designed to train doctors to perform surgery in outer space. The 18-day NEEMO 9 expedition continues through April 20 and will evaluate two innovative robotic technologies that may some day be used to help keep spacefarers healthy, […]
Apr 12, 2006
UNMC scientists, staff integral in formation of scientific journal
Neuroimmune pharmacology is a rapidly growing scientific field, and a new journal spearheaded by UNMC is at the field’s forefront. The “Journal of Neuroimmune Pharmacology,” or JNIP, a quarterly scholarly journal first published last month, will fill a void in current scientific literature, said Howard E. Gendelman, M.D., the journal’s editor-in-chief and chairman of […]
Apr 3, 2006
Groundbreaking ceremony signals new era of medical education at UNMC
A new era of medical education is about to be launched at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The launching will take place at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 4, with a formal groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning of construction of a new education building on the UNMC campus. The building – the Michael […]
Apr 3, 2006
UNMC McGoogan Library of Medicine produces how-to video on accessing health care in three languages
Making a doctor’s appointment, visiting a physician or finding current health information can be confusing for children and adults unfamiliar with the U.S. health care system. Now, imagine the confusion for individuals who cannot speak English. The University of Nebraska Medical Center McGoogan Library of Medicine wants to help. The library recently produced "Following […]
Apr 3, 2006