UNMC Today - Today's Headlines

Meet UNMC New Investigator Runqing Lu, Ph.D.

UNMC researcher Runqing Lu, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests. NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 26 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists or New Investigators for 2007. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 20 ceremony to recognize their achievements.

Feb 19, 2008

Lunch presentations to focus on improved wellness benefit

Lunchtime presentations focused on improved wellness and preventative services benefit offered to employees who have Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance through UNMC or UNMC Physicians are scheduled for Feb. 26 and 29.

Feb 19, 2008

Henry Doorly Zoo memberships now on sale

UNMC employees and students once again have the opportunity to purchase a membership to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo for the 2008-2009 season. Memberships will be sold for $78 through April 6.

Feb 19, 2008

Noon seminar to focus on research support opportunities

Research support opportunities provided by the Center for Collaboration on Research Design and Analysis in the College of Public Health will be the topic of a monthly clinical and translational research seminar today.

Feb 18, 2008

Million-Step Monday — Shoe found, pictures taken

Well, the Gold and Silver shoes have found their ways to their rightful owners, whose pictures have been taken.

Feb 18, 2008

Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Shyamal Roy, Ph.D.

UNMC researcher Shyamal Roy, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests. NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 26 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists or New Investigators for 2007. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 20 ceremony to recognize their achievements.

Feb 18, 2008

Registration still open for campus alert system

In the wake of Thursday’s shootings at Northern Illinois University, UNMC employees and students are reminded that they can still register for the e2Campus security system that would quickly alert them should a shooting, tornado or other life-threatening development occur on campus.

Feb 18, 2008

Research support opportunities outlined Feb. 18

On Monday, Feb. 18, Jane Meza, Ph.D., associate professor of biostatistics in the College of Public Health, will highlight the research support opportunities provided by the Center for Collaboration on Research Design and Analysis. Dr. Meza is director of the center.

Feb 15, 2008

Still time to register for Feb. 17 Walk and Roll

There is still time to register for the fourth annual Walk and Roll for Disabilities this Sunday, Feb. 17, at the Westroads Mall in Omaha.

Feb 15, 2008

Meet Distinguished Scientist Angie Rizzino, Ph.D.

UNMC researcher Angie Rizzino, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests.
NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 26 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists or New Investigators for 2007. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 20 ceremony to recognize their achievements.

Feb 15, 2008