Jo Giles UNMC public relations
Growing clinical trials — Grant aims to repair mistrust of research
Her cells — the first “immortal” human cells grown in culture — have led to major scientific breakthroughs but Henrietta Lacks, a poor black tobacco farmer, died without knowing how her cells transformed modern medicine.
Jan 21, 2011
Haiti a year later — medical center response featured in new book
A year ago today a massive 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti. A new book details the efforts of UNMC volunteers who provided aid following the quake.
Jan 12, 2011
Former Husker/motivational speaker Aaron Davis to headline MLK event
Aaron Davis — a sought after motivational speaker with keen insights into human potential and teamwork — will deliver a commemorative address on the UNMC campus on Monday, Jan. 17, to honor slain civil rights leader, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Jan 5, 2011
South Omaha clinic to close Dec. 1
UNMC plans to close its Community Health Center at 5155 S. 36th St. on Dec. 1.
Nov 24, 2010
Getting to know Pinaki Panigrahi, M.D., Ph.D.
Pinaki Panigrahi, M.D., Ph.D., an internationally recognized global health expert, has been named director of the UNMC College of Public Health’s Center for Global Health and Development.
Aug 30, 2010
College of Public Health names epidemiology chairman
Dana Loomis, Ph.D., was named chairman of the epidemiology department in UNMC’s College of Public Health. He was formerly the director of the School of Community Health Sciences at the University of Nevada-Reno.
Jul 27, 2010
Dr. Meza named biostatistics chairwoman
Jane Meza, Ph.D., has been named chair of the department of biostatistics in UNMC’s College of Public Health. She was formerly the interim chair of the department.
Jul 14, 2010
Dr. Schumaker named associate dean in College of Public Health
Alice Schumaker, Ph.D., has been named associate dean for academic affairs in UNMC’s College of Public Health.
Jun 14, 2010
Take a trip across the world at June 18 Culturefest
For many, summer is about travel and relaxation. So, why not venture out of your office or cubicle to attend UNMC’s first summer culture fest on June 18?
Jun 11, 2010
Cross-cultural health the focus of June 15 events
Issues such as language access, cultural differences between immigrant and Western medicine and race and ethnicity all affect the ability of a health system to respond to the needs of patients.
Jun 9, 2010