Victoria Cerino
Twenty-five acts to appear at ‘Omaha’s Got Talent’ event
Twenty-five talented Omaha-area acts will compete for a first-prize of $1,000 during the UNMC College of Pharmacy Class of 2009 “Omaha’s Got Talent” event on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. at Central High School.
Sep 14, 2007
Study associates some RA drugs with melanoma, skin cancer
A UNMC-affiliated study about the cancer risk of taking certain rheumatoid arthritis (RA) medications has revealed new information and also supports long-held views about cancers and RA.
Sep 12, 2007
MMI’s Tee-Up for Disabilities Golf Tournament set for Sept. 17
The public is invited to participate in the Tee-Up for Disabilities Golf Tournament Monday, Sept. 17, at Field Club of Omaha, 3615 Woolworth Ave. Proceeds will go toward the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute recreational therapy program for adults with developmental disabilities.
Sep 10, 2007
Omaha Police acknowledge heroic UNMC lab technician
UNMC veterinarian research technician Rick Robinson was minding his own business driving home from his part time job as a security officer at 1 a.m. on March 31 when a car whizzed past him at a high rate of speed. Moments later Robinson noticed the car was swerving. No more than a block later, Robinson’s usual drive home took a different turn.
Sep 7, 2007
Dr. Dixon, comparative medicine team, are vital to UNMC research
Small wonder Steve Dixon, D.V.M., director of UNMC Comparative Medicine, and his 29-member team work around the clock all year long. What else would one expect from a team that cares for 19,000 “patients”?
Aug 21, 2007
Dr. Dixon: Animal research played key role in medical advances
Steve Dixon, D.V.M., director of UNMC Comparative Medicine, can recall many poignant examples in medical history that underscore the importance of the use of animals in research — including some incidents that he was personally involved in.
Aug 21, 2007
Didn’t make it on American Idol? Think local
Those who tried out but weren’t selected to appear on television’s “American Idol” may want to consider performing in the “Omaha’s Got Talent” event on Sept. 22.
Aug 10, 2007
Senators secure $2 million for Saddle Creek relocation study — approval pending
Nebraska Sens. Ben Nelson and Chuck Hagel have secured $2 million to support recommendations of the Saddle Creek Road Relocation Feasibility Study, the initial phase of which is slated for completion in September.
Aug 7, 2007
Scotts’ support makes new arthritis center a reality
Great Scott … they are at it again. Two of UNMC’s biggest supporters, Ruth and Bill Scott, were on campus last week to participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Nebraska Arthritis Outcomes Research Center located on the third floor of Poynter Hall.
Aug 2, 2007
Infant liver-transplant recipient celebrates 21st birthday
EDITOR’S NOTE: Today, Morgan Smith-Dennis, 21, and his family, will meet with Byers “Bud” Shaw Jr., M.D., and Laurie Williams Salonen, who were part of the transplant team in 1986 who cared for Morgan and his family. The following is the story of his transplant.
Jul 27, 2007