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UNMC researcher one of 12 to receive grant to study heart related to COVID-19
The one-year, $100,000 grant will allow Dr. Gundry to explore the role of glycans, carbohydrates attached to proteins and lipids, in cardiovascular injuries
May 8, 2020
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Experts develop guidelines for meat processing facilities regarding COVID-19
Infectious disease and public health experts at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Global Center for Health Security and College of Public Health have developed a set of guidelines for meat processing facilities that include strategies to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 while the facilities continue to operate. The guide is intended to provide […]
Apr 30, 2020
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Kari Simonsen, M.D., named chair of UNMC Department of Pediatrics
Brad Britigan, M.D., dean of the UNMC College of Medicine, announced the appointment Thursday.
Apr 10, 2020
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Charity Evans, M.D. named first chief of new UNMC Division of Acute Care Surgery
Acute care surgery relates to trauma care, critical care and emergency general surgery
Apr 10, 2020
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Statewide Virtual Light It Up Blue! for autism celebration on April 2
This year marks the 13th anniversary of World Autism Awareness Day.
Mar 31, 2020
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Virtual Light It Up Blue! event marks World Autism Awareness Day
Munroe-Meyer Institute, Autism Action Partnership will collaborate on April 2 online celebration
Mar 13, 2020
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Training, Simulation & Quarantine Center now open in the Davis Global Center
Builds on tradition of biopreparedness training, research and patient care
Jan 29, 2020
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UNMC study exploring relationship of physical activity with cancer, cognition
Study participants will meet three times per week with fitness trainer over course of 12 weeks.
Oct 29, 2019
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UNMC’s Nicole Carritt named director of UNMC rural health initiatives
Recruiting and retaining young health professionals, especially those with rural roots who may want to return to their own communities, is also one of the goals.
Sep 5, 2019
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Free ‘Exploring the Arts’ classes open to adults with disabilities
Registration is now open for fall series of classes
Aug 7, 2019
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