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Seminar examines translational research’s role in autism program

Applying basic behavioral research principles in a treatment setting has allowed Wayne Fisher, Ph.D., director of the UNMC Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders and H.B. Munroe Professor of Behavioral Research, and his team to significantly improve care for those with autism and related conditions.

Dec 14, 2007

UNMC party raises more than $8,400 for Nebraska AIDS Project

In spite of a major ice storm earlier in the day, more than 100 people attended the UNMC pre-party for the “Night of a Thousand Stars” event on Dec. 1, raising $8,420 for the Nebraska AIDS Project.

Dec 14, 2007

Program allows middle schoolers to enjoy a day at UNMC

Edwin Chavez wants to be a doctor. Leticia Lopez wants to be a registered nurse. Aimee Ramos wants to be a pediatrician. All of these students represent the future of medicine, even thought it will probably be another nine years before any of the seventh- and eighth-graders set foot in medical school.

Dec 13, 2007

Music as Medicine concert today at noon

The Burke High School ensemble will perform holiday tunes today at noon in the Durham Outpatient Center’s West Atrium as part of the Music as Medicine concert series.

Dec 13, 2007

College of Pharmacy student mourns loss of husband in Iraq

A member of the UNMC community is in mourning after her husband was killed in Iraq on Sunday.

Dec 13, 2007

Excellence in progress

The rapid progress being made on the Research Center of Excellence II is illustrated in a recent sunset photo by Kacey Moreland, administrative project associate for the Center for Advanced Surgical Technology.

Dec 13, 2007

Music as Medicine to feature holiday tunes from Burke ensemble

Sounds of the holidays will fill the Durham Outpatient Center atrium Thursday when the Burke High School ensemble performs.

Dec 12, 2007

Dr. Pamies receives one of the first Gershom Awards

Rubens Pamies, M.D., UNMC vice chancellor for academic affairs, received an inaugural award from Omaha’s new Gershom Empowerment Center. The award recognizes the unique contributions and service immigrants have made to the United States.

Dec 12, 2007

Core Facility Focus on the Cell Analysis Facility

The Cell Analysis Facility is one of several Core facilities available for use by UNMC researchers.

Dec 12, 2007

DARPA director visits UNMC

Brett Giroir, M.D., director of the DARPA Defense Sciences Office, visited UNMC on Tuesday to discuss possible research funding opportunties with medical center scientists.

Dec 12, 2007