Vicky Cerino UNMC public affairs
Breast cancer team recruited from Northwestern
Two outstanding breast cancer researchers — Hamid Band, M.D., Ph.D., and Vimla Band, Ph.D. — have joined UNMC from Northwestern University.
Nov 12, 2007
Dr. Rennard says nicotine vaccine is effective
A team of researchers including UNMC’s Stephen Rennard, M.D., have found nicotine vaccine (NicVAX®) can help people quit smoking and produce antibodies against nicotine.
Nov 8, 2007
UNMC researchers find exercise could help heart failure patients
UNMC researchers are encouraged by results of a pilot study showing exercise may be effective in improving the health and quality of life of heart failure patients.
Nov 6, 2007
College of Nursing joins national nursing quality, safety project
The UNMC College of Nursing is one of 15 nursing schools in the country selected to participate in a national project designed to increase quality and safety competencies. Each school will receive $25,000 for two years through a $1.09 million grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Nov 2, 2007
Public invited to chronic myelogenous leukemia presentation
UNMC and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society invite the public to a free presentation on chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) on Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. CST.
Oct 30, 2007
Recent UNMC trip to China establishes new partnerships
It’s a long way to China, but efforts in September have brought China and UNMC closer.
Oct 30, 2007
November events to focus on preparation for pandemic
Plan now to attend a variety of November pandemic preparedness and awareness activities being organized by The Nebraska Medical Center and UNMC. Events are scheduled for normal work hours and shift work hours.
Oct 29, 2007
Symposium to focus on mental health of college students
Nationally, colleges have reported increases in the number of students seeking services for mental illnesses or conditions such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, eating disorders and stress.
Oct 19, 2007
Drs. Armitage, Hollingsworth honored with Carol Bell award
UNMC’s James Armitage, M.D., and M.A. Tony Hollingsworth, Ph.D., recently received the first Carol Bell Distinguished Scientist Award for leadership in the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center.
Oct 10, 2007
Sleep medicine team interested in patients getting shuteye
Teri Barkoukis, M.D., learned early about the devastating effects of sleep deprivation as a first-year medical student at Ohio State University.
Oct 8, 2007