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UNMC-led international anti-malarial drug discovery effort progresses to next step
A UNMC-led team has developed several anti-malarial compounds in a new class of chemical structures that’s been called “spectacular” by the World Health Organization. The international drug discovery project has advanced from laboratory to technical and clinical development, said Jonathan Vennerstrom, Ph.D., associate professor of pharmaceutical sciences at the UNMC College of Pharmacy and principal investigator of the grant.
Jun 19, 2003
‘Community Health Line’ radio program now available online
Archived editions of “Community Health Line,” a UNMC radio program which airs each Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to noon on KIOS-FM (91.5), can now be heard via the Internet on UNMC’s News and Information site.
Jun 18, 2003
UNMC to highlight new form of creatine at biotechnology convention
This weekend, a contingent of Nebraskans will travel to Washington, D.C. to attend the largest biotechnology convention in the world in an effort to raise awareness for Omaha’s biotechnology programs.
Jun 18, 2003
UMA Baker Place Clinic open house draws nearly 1,000 visitors
Although the UMA Health Clinic at Baker Place, 5050 Ames Ave., has been a fixture in the neighborhood for years, there were many people living in the surrounding area who, until recently, didn’t know about its services or the work of the adjacent UNMC-sponsored North Omaha Community Care Council (NOCCC). This lack of awareness was challenged in a big way on May 31, when almost 1,000 people participated in an open house at the clinic and NOCCC offices.
Jun 17, 2003
College of Nursing awards teaching, research, service awards
The UNMC College of Nursing recently acknowledged faculty excellence in teaching, research and service during its annual faculty/staff retreat. The award recipients in those three areas were Sharon Holyoke, Julia Houfek, Ph.D., and Kate Fiandt, D.N.Sc.
Jun 16, 2003
UNMC/Creighton Joint Neurology Residency Program holds annual awards ceremony
Neurologists and neurosurgeons from the community and members of UNMC’s department of neurological sciences and Creighton University Medical Center’s department of neurology gathered at The Champions Club June 5 for the UNMC/CU Joint Neurology Residency Program’s second annual graduation and educational evening.
Jun 13, 2003
NHS, UNMC and UMA employees were treated to ice cream sandwiches Thursday during a celebration to recognize 12,500 employees who participated in HIPAA training.
Jun 13, 2003
Schulz estate gift supports three research areas at UNMC
Lifelong farmers Ervin and Dorothy Schulz of Doniphan, Neb., bequeathed $509,000 to the University of Nebraska Foundation that creates a fund for medical research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
The Schulz Medical Research Fund provides support for cancer, cardiovascular and diabetes research.
Jun 13, 2003
UNL educator on gay and lesbian issues to speak on campus June 24
NHS/UNMC faculty, students and staff are invited to a special presentation, titled “Rainbow at UNMC: Lessons in Gay and Lesbian Issues.” The one-hour program will begin at noon on Tuesday, June 24, at the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater.
Guest speaker will be D. Moritz, assistant director for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Ally Programs and Services at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Jun 13, 2003
Eye research programs’ size, quality on rise at NU
More than 30 eye researchers from the University of Nebraska gave 37 presentations at the recent annual meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The meeting attracted more than 10,000 investigators from around the world for a week of presentations and discussion on advancements in eye research.
Jun 12, 2003