Vicky Cerino UNMC public affairs
Didn’t make it on American Idol? Think local
Those who tried out but weren’t selected to appear on television’s “American Idol” may want to consider performing in the “Omaha’s Got Talent” event on Sept. 22.
Aug 10, 2007
Senators secure $2 million for Saddle Creek relocation study — approval pending
Nebraska Sens. Ben Nelson and Chuck Hagel have secured $2 million to support recommendations of the Saddle Creek Road Relocation Feasibility Study, the initial phase of which is slated for completion in September.
Aug 7, 2007
Infant liver-transplant recipient celebrates 21st birthday
EDITOR’S NOTE: Today, Morgan Smith-Dennis, 21, and his family, will meet with Byers “Bud” Shaw Jr., M.D., and Laurie Williams Salonen, who were part of the transplant team in 1986 who cared for Morgan and his family. The following is the story of his transplant.
Jul 27, 2007
Pharmacy students looking for Omaha’s talent
The UNMC College of Pharmacy Class of 2009 is looking for people interested in competing in its Omaha’s Got Talent event Sept. 22, proceeds from which will go toward cancer research for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Jul 24, 2007
UNMC studying vitamin A treatment for emphysema
UNMC is participating in a 13-state study to test the safety and effectiveness of retinoic acid, a vitamin A derivative, in repairing damaged lung tissue in people with emphysema.
Jul 13, 2007
Senators secure $2 million for UNMC — approval pending
Through an appropriations bill, U.S. Sens. Ben Nelson and Chuck Hagel have secured $2 million for UNMC to advance research to develop early screening and better treatments for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease using nanotechnology.
Jul 12, 2007
College of Nursing hosting ‘CSI Nebraska’ program
Those interested in nursing and who enjoy television shows featuring crime scene investigations may want to attend a one-day “CSI Nebraska” hosted by the UNMC College of Nursing.
Jun 29, 2007
Senators secure $1.2 million for UNMC — approval pending
Funds totaling $1.2 million for UNMC to support cancer research, a statewide lung cancer screening project and a state-of-the-art nursing education building has been secured by U.S. Sens. Ben Nelson and Chuck Hagel in an appropriations bill.
Jun 26, 2007
UNMC research may be the future of heart disease detection
UNMC researchers have discovered a breakthrough “microbubble” technology for heart disease detection that could be more effective, less invasive and less costly than standard methods of detection such as nuclear stress tests.
Jun 15, 2007
Nursing study looks at newsletters’ effect on hypertension
UNMC College of Nursing researchers have launched a $1.9 million, five-year study that will examine the effectiveness of tailored newsletters in helping reduce hypertension in women at risk.
Jun 5, 2007