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Adult stem cells in rat retinas may hold key to restoring sight
The discovery of adult stem cells in the retina of rats may hold the key to restoring the sight of those blinded by macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa or glaucoma. Those were the findings of a UNMC study published in the November issue of Developmental Biology, a leading science journal.
Dec 4, 2006
Looking back with Hobart Wiltse, M.D.
In honor of the College of Medicine’s 125th Anniversary, UNMC Today spoke with some retired faculty members and reflected on their years in the college. Today we hear from Hobart Wiltse, M.D., a retired professor from the department of pediatrics who spent 37 years on the faculty. He served as professor from 1977 to 2002 and his specialty was taking care of children with metabolic disorders.
Dec 4, 2006
Nursing students help underserved, see disparities first hand
Fidgety children, long lines of patients and no paycheck. For more than 30 volunteers at Lincoln’s Clinic with a Heart, these are small inconveniences for providing health care for those who cannot afford it.
Dec 1, 2006
Thomas new associate vice chancellor for finance and business services
Even after an hour commute from Lincoln, don’t expect anything but smiles from Deb Thomas today as she goes about her first day as UNMC’s Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Business Services.
Dec 1, 2006
UNMC Physicians pediatrics clinics moving
UNMC Physicians’ general and specialty pediatrics clinics are moving from level four of the Durham Outpatient Center to a brand new location on level one of the outpatient center.
Dec 1, 2006
Dr. Rupp says the time is right for flu shots
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officials have declared this week “National Influenza Vaccination Week” to urge more Americans to get vaccinated. UNMC’s Mark Rupp, M.D., says getting vaccinated is a good idea.
Nov 30, 2006
Record crowd attends stem cell Mini-med
Stem cell research is one of the country’s most controversial and politically-charged medical issues. So it’s no surprise that a record crowd filled the Durham Research Center Auditorium on Tuesday night for UNMC’s Mini-Medical School on stem cells.
Nov 30, 2006
Finding UNMC policies
Do you know the UNMC campus policy about holiday leave? If not, do you know where to find this and other UNMC policies online?
Nov 29, 2006
UNMC volunteers do health screenings at Omaha mission
Ira Combs, UNMC community nurse coordinator and liaison to north Omaha for the Minority Health Education and Research Office, led a group of volunteers who helped administer flu shots and other health care services at the Fifth Annual “Mission Possible” event at Omaha’s Open Door Mission on Nov. 11.
Nov 29, 2006
Meet UNMC Distinguisted Scientist Rob Lewis, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Rob Lewis, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests.
NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 25 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists for 2006. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 12 ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Nov 29, 2006