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By Tom O'Connor UNMC Public Relations

Glass tower to serve as cancer center ‘cornerstone’

Omaha artist Jun Kaneko will design tower for the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

May 19, 2016

From left, Nebraska Medicine patients Autumn Sullivan and Daisy Anguiano Miranda took part in the announcement with UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., and Jun Kaneko.

Celebrating Lab Week

UNMC, Nebraska Medicine celebration included multiple activities.

May 5, 2016

James Wisecarver, M.D., Ph.D., professor, pathology and microbiology, holds one of the pizzas consumed at the wrap-up event of the Lab Week celebration. Nearly 400 medical laboratory professionals work on the UNMC/Nebraska Medicine campus.

Office of Health Professions Education is created

New department dedicated to using education to facilitate the development of health professions workforce.

May 4, 2016

The Office of Health Professions Education includes (left-right): Kay Grant, program coordinator; Frank Pietrantoni, director; and Carla Snyder, program coordinator.

Dr. Kielian gets Maurer Scientific Achievement Award

Tammy Kielian, Ph.D., is recognized for her research on juvenile Batten disease.

Apr 28, 2016

Tammy Kielian, Ph.D., at ceremony.

Duck forgets to duck; breaks window

Bird breaks through window of the connector between Wittson Hall and Poynter Hall.

Apr 21, 2016

The window on the west side of the connector between Wittson Hall and Poynter Hall, post-duck.

Measuring changes that link HIV, premature aging

Howard Fox, M.D., Ph.D., is one of the corresponding authors of the new study.

Apr 21, 2016

Howard Fox, M.D., Ph.D.