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New research challenges views on causes of familial breast cancer

UNMC/Creighton collaboration challenges current approaches to identifying breast cancer in families with a genetic link.

Oct 16, 2013

From left, the UNMC research team includes Pei Xian Chen, M.D., Yeong Kim, Ph.D.,Bradley Downs, Fengxia Xiao, M.D., and San Ming Wang, M.D.

Fourth Annual Refugee Health Fair set for Oct. 19

Bridge to Care, one of UNMC’s Service Learning Academy programs, will sponsor the event.

Oct 15, 2013

A young girl looks over pairs of glasses at the health fair held as part of World Refugee Day this summer. The fourth annual Refugee Health Fair will be held this Saturday. (Photo by Jim Colburn)

Dr. Gendelman, Dr. Bidasee honored as Innovation Week closes

UNeMed’s “Demonstration Day” kicked off the week by drawing more than 100 people to UNMC.

Oct 14, 2013

Howard Gendelman, M.D.

Media training available to UNMC faculty

Learn effective interview techniques to get your message across.

Oct 14, 2013

Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center a sponsor at Komen race

The race drew 14,000 runners and walkers to fight breast cancer.

Oct 14, 2013

Data specialist dropped few clues about his athletic achievements

UNMC’s John Sherlock now a member of the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame.

Oct 11, 2013

John Sherlock

Troy Plumb, M.D., is named new division chief of nephrology

UNMC alum has served as interim division chief since 2011.

Oct 10, 2013

Lookin’ at U – Jenny Kucera

IRB administrator helps lead investigators through the regulatory process.

Oct 10, 2013

Jenny Kucera

Dr. Silva: Investigate options for breast cancer treatment

Women increasingly choosing double mastectomies in response to breast cancer.

Oct 9, 2013

Edibaldo Silva, M.D., Ph.D.

Emily McElroy to take reins at McGoogan Library of Medicine

New library director will begin in December.

Oct 9, 2013