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Omaha Police acknowledge heroic UNMC lab technician
UNMC veterinarian research technician Rick Robinson was minding his own business driving home from his part time job as a security officer at 1 a.m. on March 31 when a car whizzed past him at a high rate of speed. Moments later Robinson noticed the car was swerving. No more than a block later, Robinson’s usual drive home took a different turn.
Sep 7, 2007
Top life scientist Dr. Brattain joins Eppley Cancer Center
Renowned breast and colon cancer researcher, Michael Brattain, Ph.D., joined the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center as the new associate director for basic research on June 1.
Sep 7, 2007
The College of Nursing turns 90 — then and now
This is a story from the spring 2007 edition of the College of Nursing publication, Advances. This and other stories from the publication will run in UNMC Today in commemoration of the college’s 90th anniversary.
Sep 6, 2007
‘Omaha’s Got Talent’ tryout footage on YouTube
Video from the “Omaha’s Got Talent” tryouts on Aug. 25 has been posted on YouTube.
Sep 6, 2007
Alumni Reunion to bring together several colleges
One Class — World Class. That’s the catchy theme for this year’s UNMC Alumni Reunion Celebration on Oct. 5 and 6 in Omaha.
Sep 6, 2007
Dr. Cheng Wang to receive inaugural postdoc award
Postdoctoral researchers are considered the workhorses of almost every research institution. Cheng Wang, Ph.D., a postdoc researcher in the UNMC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, certainly fits the bill.
Sep 5, 2007
Annual postdoc seminar and forum to be held Monday
Helping UNMC’s postdoctoral researchers make the most of their time and training will be the focus of the 2007 Annual Postdoctoral Seminar and Forum on Monday.
Sep 5, 2007
Spotlight on new faculty — meet Rebecca Wester, M.D.
Rebecca Wester, M.D., assistant professor of geriatrics, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Sep 5, 2007
Million-step Mon … err … Tuesday – more matching
Here’s another matching quiz featuring team names from the UNMC 1 Million Step Challenge.
Sep 4, 2007
New students receive white coats in annual rite
Professionalism means embracing all aspects of one’s chosen field. And that’s just what hundreds of UNMC students were urged to do during recent white coat ceremonies in the colleges of pharmacy, medicine and dentistry, as well as a pinning ceremony for the clinical laboratory science program in the School of Allied Health Professions.
Sep 4, 2007