Victoria Cerino
Antimalarial drug development shows promise
In their quest to prevent the ravages of malaria, Jonathan Vennerstrom, Ph.D., and his team of scientists worldwide are building on their success. Dr. Vennerstrom and his team of scientists from UNMC, Monash University in Australia, and the Swiss Tropical Institute in Basel, Switzerland, have received a $1 million grant that will enable them to develop a new antimalarial drug.
Jul 5, 2006
Burger King restaurants participate in fight against cancer
During the month of July, Burger King Restaurants customers in 73 locations will be asked if they would like to donate $1 to “Beat Cancer for Kids.” All donations will go toward childhood cancer research at the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center.
Jun 30, 2006
UNMC leadership team to visit 9 communities in 2 days
UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer M.D., accompanied by 10 senior leaders from UNMC, will visit nine communities in Nebraska June 26 and 27.
Jun 23, 2006
New Omaha Urban AHEC to aid minorities
The goal of the new Omaha Urban Area Health Education Center (AHEC) is to improve the distribution, diversity and quality of the health care workforce in medically underserved communities in its service area.
Jun 21, 2006
Mobile Nursing Center to provide free health screenings
The UNMC College of Nursing-Cosmopolitan Mobile Nursing Center, has partnered with the Omaha Public Library to provide free health screening and education through Aug. 3, for those 19 years of age and older. No appointments are necessary.
Jun 20, 2006
Grant may help Nebraska meth addicts
Rep. Lee Terry recently visited UNMC to discuss with Bruce Buehler, M.D., a pilot program that may help change the epidemic of methamphetamine addiction not only in Nebraska, but in the United States. Terry was instrumental in getting $150,000 in funding for the Integrating Systems against Methamphetamine Abuse.
Jun 19, 2006
Students mix health, science, fun
In a UNMC pharmacy lab, three eighth-graders — Jordyn Lechtenberg, Devin Marie Jones and Tonnie Blount — conducted an experiment about the principles of drug compounding. The result: a recipe for rubbery-textured, gummy candy. The trio was among 58 eighth-graders from 31 schools across Nebraska to participate in UNMC’s 14th annual Health/Science Meet June 1-3.
Jun 14, 2006
College of Nursing Lincoln Division appoints new assistant dean
Kathleen Duncan, Ph.D., associate professor of nursing, UNMC College of Nursing Lincoln Division, assumed the role of assistant dean June 1. She succeeds Lani Zimmerman, Ph..D., who has held the position since 1995.
Jun 2, 2006
UNMC nursing student saves lives in Iraq
This weekend has special meaning for Sgt. Chad Miller. It is the UNMC College of Nursing student and Nebraska Army National Guard medic’s first Memorial Day back on American soil after serving a year in Iraq.
May 26, 2006
UNMC launches Chinese nursing exchange
A recent month-long visit of four Chinese nursing students at UNMC marked the beginning of a Chinese exchange program for nursing faculty and students.
May 16, 2006