Tom O'Connor UNMC public relations
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