Karen Burbach
UNMC Grants — Dr. Oakley receives scholar grant from cancer society
Greg Oakley, Ph.D., research assistant professor in the department of oral biology at the UNMC College of Dentistry, was awarded a four-year, $720,000 research scholar grant from the American Cancer Society for his project, “RPA Phosphorylation and the Cellular Response to DNA Damage.”
Oct 27, 2009
Time out with T.O. – ‘Stan the Man’ comes through for UNMC
Stan Musial — Hall of Fame baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals — was known as “Stan the Man” for his ability to always come through when needed. Last week, another Stan the Man came through for UNMC.
Oct 27, 2009
Spotlight on new faculty – Meet Joseph Siu, Ph.D.
Ka-Chun “Joseph” Siu, Ph.D., assistant professor in the College of Public Health Department of Environment, Agricultural and Occupational Health, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Oct 26, 2009
Regents to consider eye institute plans, discuss stem-cell policy
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will consider several UNMC-related items at its meeting today.
Oct 23, 2009
Tickets remain for Nov. 16 concert for employees, students
Tickets remain for a free concert for UNMC employees and students on Nov. 16 at the Joslyn Art Museum.
Oct 23, 2009
Remembering … Van Lear Johnson
Van Lear Johnson — a pioneer in medical educational technology who worked at UNMC for nearly 40 years — died Oct. 12 in Farmington Hills, Mich., after a long illness. He was 79.
Oct 23, 2009
Donation surge needed in final day of United Way drive
With a history of late donation surges, UNMC once again has its United Way campaign goal in its sights as the campaign moves into its final day.
Oct 23, 2009
Quick, think of five things others should know about you. That’s the theme behind a series in UNMC Today called “Lookin’ at U.” This week, we feature Anja Loftus, office associate in the Morehead Center for Nursing Practice.
Oct 22, 2009
Music as Medicine kicks off today
Susie Thorne and her jazz band friends will kick off the sixth season of the “Music as Medicine” today with a free noon concert in the Durham Outpatient Center,West Atrium.
Oct 22, 2009
UNMC edges closer to United Way goal
With two days left in the annual United Way drive, UNMC has raised $130,915 — which is 91 percent of its goal of $143,094.
Oct 22, 2009