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CNND receives $6 million grant for neurodegeneration studies
The Center for Neurovirology and Neurodegenerative Disorders (CNND) at UNMC has received a $6 million grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke of the National Institutes of Health to study how the brain’s immune system can lead to damage of nerve cells in HIV-dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The research also will seek to determine how arms of the immune system can be harnessed to reverse different forms of dementia.
Aug 5, 2003
Former U.S. Surgeon General meets with UNMC students
Former U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D., encouraged UNMC’s minority students to reach for the stars as they pursue their dreams.
Aug 4, 2003
Dr. Satcher’s visit captured for recruiting video
Dr. David Satcher’s unexpected visit to campus last week was a celebrity moment for UNMC’s 2003 minority summer research interns and a priceless video opportunity to inspire future interns.
Aug 4, 2003
National official touts UNMC’s bioterrorism expertise, capabilities
Andrew A. Sorensen, Ph.D., a member of the U.S. Council on Public Health Preparedness, learned Thursday how UNMC and other Nebraska entities can contribute to the nation’s bioterrorism preparedness efforts.
Aug 1, 2003
UNMC’s hospital partner redesigns its Web site
The Nebraska Medical Center has redesigned its Web site at www.nebraskamed.com.
Aug 1, 2003
Dillard University summer interns learn about research
Like many people who have never visited the Midwest or Nebraska, Patrick Jones of Memphis thought he’d see mostly cornfields. But when he and other Dillard University undergraduate students return to college this fall, they’ll have learned there’s more to Nebraska than fields of green. Academically, they’ll also be way ahead of many of their classmates.
Jul 31, 2003
UNMC psychiatry reorganization announced
UNMC’s department of psychiatry has been restructured to better focus on the campus, community and state. See article for details.
Jul 30, 2003
UNMC hosts Holdrege Summer Honors students
Last month, UNMC’s Youth Learning Center hosted the annual Holdrege Summer Honors program. The 10 select students from the Holdrege area participated in an extensive schedule of biomedical science and health career education and enrichment opportunities.
Jul 30, 2003
UNMC Community Academy honors Union Bank & Trust
Thanks to a generous contribution from the Union Bank and Trust, UNMC’s Community Academy recently purchased several CPR training manikins, a video camera and career assessment devices and other learning tools.
Jul 29, 2003
Employee Roundtable covers Benefits Plan
A potpourri of topics — from health benefits and employee tuition remission to social security numbers — was discussed at a recent Employee Roundtable on the University of Nebraska Benefits Plan.
Jul 28, 2003