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