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Philanthropist Ruth Scott talks about the Center for Nursing Science

As UNMC prepares to open the Center for Nursing Science during a campus ceremony today at 10:30 a.m., Omaha philanthropist talks with UNMC Today about her passion for nursing and the new building.

Oct 13, 2010

Dr. Maurer named to National Health Care Workforce Commission

Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., will help advise the president, Congress and other government officials on workforce issues related to health care reform as part of his role on the newly created National Health Care Workforce Commission.

Oct 4, 2010

Officials weigh in on Dr. Maurer’s new appointment

Others react to Dr. Maurer’s appointment to the National Health Care Workforce Commission.

Oct 4, 2010

Research Notes — UNMC model could provide answers about leukemia

UNMC researchers have engineered a mouse model that will allow scientists to better study the origin and regulation of cancer stem cells in leukemia.

Sep 30, 2010

Mike and Lin Simmonds to receive Spirit of Nebraska Award

Mike Simmonds of Simmonds Restaurant Management and his wife, Lin, have been selected to receive the Margre and Chuck Durham Spirit of Nebraska Award.

Sep 29, 2010

Research Notes — Discovery shows promise to restore lost vision

Adult stem cells within the retina may be chemically induced to regenerate photoreceptors and restore vision in people with conditions such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a research study at UNMC shows.

Sep 8, 2010

Alumni reunion set for Oct. 8-9

UNMC’s 2010 One Class-World Class Alumni Reunion is set for Oct. 8-9 in Omaha.

Aug 23, 2010

Research Notes — UNMC research team develops unique stem cell lines

A UNMC research team has successfully generated two unique lines of human mammary stem cells that will help scientists determine how cancer stem cells are generated.

Aug 20, 2010

Dr. Leopold to step down as ENT chair; Dr. Lydiatt named interim chair

Donald Leopold, M.D., will step down on Sept. 1 after 11 years as chairman of the UNMC Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.

Aug 17, 2010

Science Cafe to explore problems of preterm births

It’s estimated that preterm births cost society more than $26.2 billion per year.

Aug 2, 2010