Vicky Cerino UNMC public affairs

UNMC’s dental hygiene degree accessible in Scottsbluff/Gering

UNMC has expanded its dental hygiene program to Scottsbluff/Gering, thanks to a three-year, $221,690 grant from the Nebraska Health and Human Services System Nebraska Healthcare Cash Fund (tobacco settlement fund).

Sep 24, 2003

UNMC receives almost $9.9 million to study cell signaling, cancer

UNMC has received a five-year grant totaling almost $9.9 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to further the understanding of cell signaling — the biochemical response of cells to their environment — in relation to study a variety of cancers. The grant establishes an NIH-designated Nebraska Center for Cellular Signaling at UNMC, and is the second largest new grant in history received by UNMC.

Sep 23, 2003

Kansas Speedway site of ‘M.A.S.H.” style dental clinic

It wasn’t something you’d expect to see at a racetrack, but last month six UNMC College of Dentistry dental students and a faculty member spent three days providing free dental care to about 2,500 adults and children at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan.

Sep 22, 2003

Physician assistant students receive white coats

Thirty-nine new physician assistant students in UNMC’s School of Allied Health Professions recently took an oath of professionalism during a ceremony in which they also donned crisp new white coats.

Sep 5, 2003

Dental group recognizes Barnes for research contributions

Caren M. Barnes, professor, UNMC College of Dentistry department of surgical specialties, recently received the International Association of Dental Research Oral Health Research Award sponsored by Colgate.

Sep 3, 2003

Researchers, smokers put hope in new nicotine vaccine

Mike Demuth received new hope of beating his powerful urge to smoke when he heard a radio advertisement about a national stop-smoking study at UNMC. He’s now become UNMC’s first participant in a clinical study to evaluate the effects of NicVAX, a vaccine developed by Nabi Biopharmaceuticals for the prevention and treatment of nicotine addiction.

Aug 29, 2003

UNMC studies antidepressants in children, adolescents

UNMC researchers have received a three-year, $497,000 grant funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to develop laboratory animal models for testing antidepressants designed for children and adolescents.

Aug 28, 2003

Teens’ efforts make life better for transplant recipients

Diana Rosenbach and a friend raised $800 to benefit liver transplant patients at UNMC. The 13-year-old from Tampa, Fla., enjoys volunteer work and helping others.

Aug 22, 2003

New specialty prepares nurses for family, mental health role

The UNMC College of Nursing has received a $750,000 federal grant that will help ease Nebraska’s shortage of rural health professionals by preparing students in the dual capacity of a family nurse practitioner and advanced practice psychiatric/mental health nurse.

Aug 14, 2003

College of Nursing hosts retirement party for Dr. Lindsey

More than 150 people recently attended the College of Nursing’s retirement dinner for Ada Lindsey, Ph.D., who will formally retire Oct. 7 as the college’s fifth dean.

Aug 13, 2003