Vicky Cerino UNMC public affairs
UNMC travels to world’s largest biotechnology convention
Showcasing the state’s biotechnology inventions, research and opportunities for companies to establish biotechnology businesses in Nebraska is the goal of 25 Nebraskans heading to Chicago April 9-12. The group will be among an estimated 20,000 people attending the Biotechnology Industry Organization’s annual international convention, known as “BIO 2006.”
Apr 7, 2006
Wickert heads to Thailand for avian flu workshops
Bob Wickert will head to Bangkok, Thailand, later this month to help the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention train specialists in rapid detection techniques of avian flu.
Apr 5, 2006
Accelerated bachelor’s degree in nursing launched
The UNMC College of Nursing, with support from Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, will launch an Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing program. The college will admit a class of 10 students in January 2007 at the UNMC College of Nursing West Nebraska Division in Scottsbluff. The application deadline for those interested in applying is June 30.
Mar 31, 2006
Microbiologist weighs in on reusing water bottles
UNMC microbiologist Pete Iwen, Ph.D., works daily with bacteria and viruses and is an expert in public health and disease prevention. Find out what he says about reusing plastic water bottles.
Mar 28, 2006
Employees honored for bioterrorism education work
UNMC employees Josh Rowland and Tony Sambol recently were honored on behalf of the Nebraska Hazardous Materials Association for their work in helping first responders.
Mar 28, 2006
Learn about avian flu at UNMC’s Mini-Medical School
Scientists across the world are racing the clock to develop a vaccine to combat a deadly strain of avian H5N1 influenza, or bird flu, which has the potential to trigger a global pandemic. On April 13 and 20, UNMC’s Mini-Medical School will provide Nebraskans an opportunity to learn the facts about avian flu and how to prepare.
Mar 21, 2006
Bioterrorism preparedness expert on campus March 30
The UNMC College of Nursing will co-sponsor a March 30 visit by Kristine Gebbie, Dr.Ph., director of the Center for Health Policy at Columbia University School of Nursing in New York. She will present strategies of incorporating bioterrorism readiness competencies into health care curriculum.
Mar 8, 2006
Nursing holds spring induction ceremony
The UNMC College of Nursing held induction ceremonies across the state Feb. 26, to recognize 148 new nursing students as they committed to academic integrity and begin assimilating the values and behaviors of the professional nurse.
Mar 1, 2006
Adult recreational therapy benefit tops $21,000
The second annual Walk & Roll for Disabilities raised more than $21,000 to support recreational programs for adults at UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute.
Feb 28, 2006
State launches national hispanic nurses chapter
Nebraska is establishing a state chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses. Nurses, nursing students, and those who are not nurses, nor Hispanic/Latino/Latina, are welcome to join.
Feb 28, 2006