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African-American contributions to medicine — part 1 of 7
In honor of Black History Month, UNMC Today is highlighting the contributions of African-Americans in medicine. The seven-part series kicks off today with Onesimus, a black servant who contributed to the fight against smallpox.
Feb 20, 2002
Study examines whether perceived inability to give back in relationship causes self-health neglect
UNMC College of Nursing associate professors Betty Craft, Ph.D., and Sister Carol Grasser, Ph.D., received a $73,500, one-year grant from the National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging, to determine whether the inability to reciprocate in a relationship may cause older adults to neglect their health needs.
Feb 19, 2002
Presidents Day national holiday observance — Part 6 of 6
Since Sept. 11, Americans have seen a resurgence of patriotism. In honor of the Presidents Day national holiday, UNMC Today has shared the words and images of Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Today’s final selections highlight Washington’s thoughts after the revolution and his plan for government.
Feb 18, 2002
Eppley researcher lays groundwork for identifying breast cancer genes
Jim Shull, Ph.D., a professor at UNMC’s Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases, was recently introduced at the University of California-Berkeley as the man who made the ACI rat famous.
In a series of studies published over the past five years, Dr. Shull and colleagues have demonstrated that the ACI rat provides a valuable experimental model for studying the mechanisms through which estrogens induce breast cancer development.
Feb 18, 2002
Presidents Day national holiday observance — Part 5 of 6
Since Sept. 11, Americans have seen a resurgence of patriotism. In anticipation of the Presidents Day national holiday on Feb. 18, UNMC Today is featuring the words and images of Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Today’s selection highlights Washington’s farewell orders to his troops.
Feb 15, 2002
Gift to benefit ophthalmology research, medical students from Cass County
John E. Gilmore, M.D., of Santa Monica, Calif., recently completed plans with the University of Nebraska Foundation to create the John E. Gilmore, M.D., Professor of Ophthalmology and the John E. Gilmore, M.D., Distinguished Scholarship fund with a future $1 million gift from his estate. The gift will benefit UNMC’s department of ophthalmology and medical students attending the UNMC College of Medicine.
Feb 15, 2002
Dr. Greiner to work closely with physician group practice
Carl Greiner, M.D., vice chairman for education and professor in the departments of psychiatry and preventive and societal medicine, has been named UNMC’s assistant dean for clinical affairs in the College of Medicine. In this position Dr. Greiner will work chiefly with University Medical Associates (UMA) — the physician group practice of UNMC — in the UMA’ s effort to operate as a business.
Feb 15, 2002
Presidents Day national holiday observance — Part 4 of 6
Since Sept. 11, Americans have seen a resurgence of patriotism. In anticipation of the Presidents Day national holiday on Feb. 18, UNMC Today is featuring the words and images of Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Today’s selection highlights Washington’s farewell address.
Feb 14, 2002
Dr. Atwood honored for excellence in academic nursing profession
Jan Atwood, Ph.D., has spent her life in the pursuit of improving the lives of people through nursing care, education and research. This month, she was honored for the impact she has made at UNMC, through a Florence Niedfelt Professorship at the UNMC College of Nursing. The endowed, three-year appointment honors and rewards an outstanding faculty member for excellence in research, teaching, leadership, mentoring of colleagues and students, innovative leadership in a clinical service project, and involvement and work in organizations outside the college.
Feb 14, 2002
Presidents Day national holiday observance — Part 3 of 6
Since Sept. 11, Americans have seen a resurgence of patriotism. In anticipation of the Presidents Day national holiday on Feb. 18, UNMC Today is featuring the words and images of Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Today’s selection highlights Lincoln and Washington’s thoughts on the divine.
Feb 13, 2002