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Ryan Shaw

News briefs

Steve Hinrichs, M.D., professor and chair of the UNMC Department of Pathology and Microbiology, was one of two individuals to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Public Health Laboratories. The award recognizes individuals who have established a history of distinguished service to APHL, made significant contributions to the advancement of public health laboratory science or practice, exhibited leadership in the field of public health, and/or positively influenced public health policy on a national or global level. Dr. Hinrichs was honored at the 2014 APHL Annual Meeting & Eighth Government Environmental Laboratory Conference in Little Rock, Ark.

Jun 24, 2014

Pew and Stewart Trust launch scholars program targeting cancer

The Pew Charitable Trusts and the Alexander and Margaret Stewart Trust have launched a new program aimed at providing funding for young cancer researchers with novel ideas for preventing, treating, and eventually curing cancer.

Jun 24, 2014

After losing wife to lung cancer, former NFL linebacker works to raise awareness

On Nov. 27, 2011, former NFL linebacker Chris Draft married longtime NBA dancer, LaKeasha Rutledge in a beautiful wedding ceremony in Atlanta. One month later, his 38-year-old wife died from stage-four lung cancer, having never smoked a cigarette in her life.

Jun 24, 2014

From left, Chris Draft, Ron Hartman and Rudy Lackner, M.D.

What does Dr. Fox say?

UNMC’s eighth Scientist Laureate,
Dr. Howard Fox talks about his love
of science.

Jun 3, 2014

Home of bright IDEAs

Two brilliant researchers were jointly presented the prestigious Innovation, Development and Engagement Award (IDEA) from the University of Nebraska.

Jun 3, 2014

Distinguished scientists honored

Scientists work for years, even decades, to answer the question, or hypothesis that initially put them on their research path.

Jun 3, 2014

New startup grows from Innovation Week connection

Three people from vastly different backgrounds invent a new tool together.

Jun 3, 2014

Anna Brynskikh Boyum demonstrates how Versatool helps a researcher keep a thin slice of frozen liver from curling or tearing so it can be placed on a slide for microscopic analysis.

Patient’s quest for relief from hives leads to discovery

Physician’s study of vitamin D3 treatment comes from patient suggestion.

Jun 3, 2014

Kids of all ages wowed by science

In its second year, the Nebraska Science Festival continues to expand.

Jun 3, 2014

Team of scientists tackle key HIV question

Collaboration works to stop replication of devious virus.

Jun 3, 2014