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Dr. Shull to chair genetics, cell biology and anatomy
James Shull, Ph.D., a professor at UNMC’s Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases, has been named chairman of UNMC’s department of genetics, cell biology and anatomy. He assumed the post Sept. 1.
Sep 3, 2003
Dental group recognizes Barnes for research contributions
Caren M. Barnes, professor, UNMC College of Dentistry department of surgical specialties, recently received the International Association of Dental Research Oral Health Research Award sponsored by Colgate.
Sep 3, 2003
SAP employee self-service available this fall
Employee Self-Service through SAP will be available this fall for all benefits-eligible employees. SAP ESS is a new Web application, which allows employees to interact with their own SAP data, such as pay advices and current benefits options.
Sep 2, 2003
Maybank named associate to the NU president
University of Nebraska President L. Dennis Smith, Ph.D., has announced the appointment of Dr. Denise B. Maybank as associate to the president. She will focus on diversity and equity issues within the university. Dr. Maybank has been director of multicultural affairs at the University of Nebraska at Omaha since July 2001.
Sep 2, 2003
First Destination Midtown design workshop wraps up
Like many people who reside in midtown Omaha, Ron Frey appreciates the positive intentions of the Destination Midtown project. He also understands that improvements to the midtown area will not take place overnight.
Sep 1, 2003
Researchers, smokers put hope in new nicotine vaccine
Mike Demuth received new hope of beating his powerful urge to smoke when he heard a radio advertisement about a national stop-smoking study at UNMC. He’s now become UNMC’s first participant in a clinical study to evaluate the effects of NicVAX, a vaccine developed by Nabi Biopharmaceuticals for the prevention and treatment of nicotine addiction.
Aug 29, 2003
‘Re-run’ of budget form training set for Sept. 11
The hosts of the recent “Everybody Loves the New UNMC Budget Form” training session are featuring a “re-run” from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11, for those who missed the first training opportunity or feel they could benefit from another session.
Aug 29, 2003
UNMC studies antidepressants in children, adolescents
UNMC researchers have received a three-year, $497,000 grant funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to develop laboratory animal models for testing antidepressants designed for children and adolescents.
Aug 28, 2003
CDC officials praise bioterrorism prepardness efforts of university, state
Plaudits were abundant as two CDC officials concluded their two-day visit on Wednesday to learn more about Nebraska’s bioterrorism preparedness efforts.
Aug 28, 2003
Hirschmann prize recognizes teaching excellence
Students at the college of medicine get a chance to grade their teachers with the Hirschmann Prize for Teaching Excellence.
Aug 28, 2003