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New agreement to boost clinical trial participation for UNMC
Selected as U.S. prime site for Quintiles, international research giant Clinical trial research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center is about to move to another level. Thanks to an agreement with Quintiles, the only fully integrated bio pharmaceutical services company offering clinical, commercial, consulting and capital solutions worldwide, it is anticipated that UNMC’s […]
Feb 1, 2011
$40,000 raised at UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s
More than 2,400 people attend event including 800 skaters About $40,000 was raised at the 2011 UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s, which was held Friday and Saturday at the University of Nebraska Medical Center ice rink. About 800 people skated at the event, which was a 24-hour fundraiser to support Parkinson’s research and care. About […]
Jan 31, 2011
Regents approve new UNMC College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice degree
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing received approval today from the Board of Regents to create a Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) degree. The degree will prepare nurses in advanced clinical expertise and in methods and strategies to improve patient care quality in today’s complex health care system. The degree […]
Jan 28, 2011
UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s spells fun for all
24-hour polar bash includes multitude of special events, food and wearing apparel You might call it a 24-hour polar bash. The 2011 UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s kicks off at 6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 28, at the UNMC ice rink and wraps up 24 hours later with closing ceremonies. Between the opening and closing […]
Jan 24, 2011
Emerging epidemic of head, neck cancer is topic of Jan. 27 Lincoln Science Café
The emerging epidemic of head and neck cancer will be the topic of the next Science Cafe in Lincoln on Thursday, Jan. 27, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at red9, 9th and M streets. The speaker will be Robert Lindau, M.D., whose talk will be titled, “Head and Neck Cancer Is Not Just For […]
Jan 19, 2011
UNMC’s Dr. Zheng to meet with Chinese and U.S. presidents this week
Selected as one of 40 Chinese-American leaders from U.S. universities Jialin Zheng, M.D., professor of pharmacology and experimental neurosciences and director of the Asia Pacific Rim Development Program (APRDP) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, has been invited by the Chinese government to visit with the President of China, Jiantao Hu, during the Chinese […]
Jan 18, 2011
UNMC receives $1 million grant for inter-professional education
It is possible an older patient will see more health care professionals during one episode of care than most people see in a year. They are likely to encounter doctors of varying specialties, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, physical therapists and dieticians. The confusing stream of caregivers, instructions and prescriptions can be overwhelming. Improving […]
Jan 18, 2011
UNMC extends application deadline to March 1 for master’s degree in nurse practitioner specialties
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing has extended its deadline to March 1 for applications to its master’s degree program for nurse practitioner specialties. The nurse practitioner tracks include pediatric, geriatric, family, adult health, mental health, and women’s health. The programs are targeted toward practicing nurses with bachelor’s degrees in […]
Jan 17, 2011
Former Husker/motivational speaker Aaron Davis to headline MLK event at UNMC
Jan. 17 speech is free and open to the public; starts at noon Aaron Davis — a sought after motivational speaker with keen insights into human potential and teamwork — will deliver a commemorative address on the University of Nebraska Medical Center campus on Monday, Jan. 17, to honor slain civil rights leader, Rev. Martin […]
Jan 14, 2011
Haiti a year later — medical center response featured in new book
A year ago today a massive 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti. In the immediate aftermath and for several months after that, UNMC deployed teams of medical center volunteers to assist the ravaged nation. Five teams would travel to Haiti and have what many volunteers describe as "life-changing experiences." Their work is documented in a new […]
Jan 12, 2011