John Keenan
FDA grants ‘orphan drug’ status for UNMC therapy
Designation will help juvenile Batten disease therapy, based on research by Tammy Kielian, Ph.D., move into clinical trials before end of year.
Jul 10, 2017
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Dr. Gold, university leaders tour central Nebraska
Chancellor Gold and a delegation of leaders from UNMC and UNO toured five communities in central Nebraska.
Jul 7, 2017
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![Mary Helms, second from left, receiving her award from Medical Library Association President Theresa Knott, left.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Helms0707.jpg)
Hans Rath, M.D., a UNMC College of Medicine alum who served as an anatomy instructor at UNMC for 13 years, died on June 11.
Jul 7, 2017
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UNO adviser will return to UNMC in July
Appointments available to anyone who is interested in starting or finishing their degree.
Jul 6, 2017
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Under the microscope: Online public health courses
Dr. Gold leads a discussion about UNMC’s highly ranked online public health courses with Analisa McMillan, director of distance learning for the College of Public Health, and Brandon Grimm, Ph.D., director of the Office of Public Health Practice for the college.
Jul 6, 2017
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Jul 5, 2017
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Save the date: All-campus BBQ on Aug. 23
Omaha event set for Ruth & Bill Scott Student Plaza; other campuses holding “welcome back” events, as well.
Jul 5, 2017
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