Victoria Cerino
UNMC earns high marks from postdocs
Postdoctoral fellows may be among the unsung heroes conducting research at UNMC, but they are singing the praises of the university. Results from a recently conducted survey show postdocs at the University of Nebraska, including those at UNMC, rank the university a great place to be a postdoc. Results of the Scientist magazine’s survey, “Best Places to Work for Postdocs,” were detailed in its Feb. 10 issue.
Apr 15, 2003
Upgrades planned for Nebraska Public Health Lab at UNMC
Last year, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services System received $9,722,687, part of which was allocated to its Nebraska Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) at UNMC for expansion and state-of-the-art equipment.
Apr 11, 2003
Researchers to study new approaches to reduce fatigue
Ann Berger, Ph.D, associate professor of nursing at the UNMC College of Nursing. is principal investigator of a $1.5 million, five-year grant to test new approaches for reducing fatigue in patients undergoing breast cancer treatment. The National Institute of Nursing Research, a division of the National Institutes of Health, funds the study.
Apr 7, 2003
UNMC Community Academy member honored for leadership
A Northwest High School junior and member of the UNMC Community Academy is one of four women of color who received awards March 20 for their outstanding contributions and leadership.
Apr 4, 2003
Chancellor’s family shares Lifetime Achievement Award
Receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award is especially gratifying when family surrounds you. That was the case when UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and his wife, Beverly, traveled to Atlanta for a reception in which Dr. Maurer was honored with the Children’s Oncology Group award. See story for photos of the event.
Apr 2, 2003
College of Dentistry celebrates academics, research
What will the future of oral health look like? UNMC College of Dentistry students, faculty, residents and staff gained insight into that question March 21 during the college’s 17th annual Professionals Day event in Lincoln.
Mar 28, 2003
College of Dentistry honors students at Professionals’ Day event
The UNMC College of Dentistry in Lincoln recently honored students at its 17th Annual Professionals’ Day. The March 21 event provided students, faculty and the dental community an opportunity to share professional and academic activities. See story for honored students.
Mar 26, 2003
Dentistry to celebrate Professionals’ Day
The UNMC College of Dentistry in Lincoln will host its 17th Annual Professionals’ Day and 36th Annual Student Scientific Program Friday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event provides students, faculty and the dental community an opportunity to share professional and academic activities.
Mar 18, 2003
Nursing faculty members to lend knowledge, nursing education expertise
Two faculty from the UNMC College of Nursing will travel to Sorrento, Italy, March 13-15, for the Sigma Theta Tau International’s fifth think tank meeting. The meeting, titled, “Nurses and Health: A Global Future,” is part of the STTI’s Arista3 series.
Mar 11, 2003
UNMC, UNL study organism that could be used as bioweapon
Researchers at UNMC and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are collaborating on a $100,000 pilot study to conduct basic research on Francisella tularensis — an organism that can be used as a bioweapon, to cause tularemia, a potentially fatal disease.
Mar 10, 2003