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UNMC research grant totals on track to set record
UNMC has received a record $52.3 million in total research grant funding from June 2003 through March 2004 (three fiscal quarters) and is now on target to break the $60 million barrier for the first time in a single fiscal year. The $16.6 million in federal research grants UNMC received during the third quarter (January, February and March) helped boost the year to new heights.
Jun 7, 2004
UNMC volunteers screened Special Olympians
During the Special Olympics Nebraska games, students and faculty from UNMC’s School of Allied Health Professions Physical Therapy Education played a major role in screening 230 athletes for the FUNfitness program. The data collected will be put into a national database to help develop training exercises for athletes, as well as track their progress.
Jun 3, 2004
UNMC lymphoma expert James Armitage, M.D., joins new international anemia research effort
James Armitage, M.D., University of Nebraska Medical Center lymphoma expert and Joe Shapiro Professor of Medicine, has joined the Roche Foundation for Anemia Research (RoFAR) as a member of the board of trustees. The foundation is a new international charitable organization that encourages innovative research in anemia. Incorporated in Switzerland, the foundation was established with […]
May 27, 2004
Those who sign up from now until June 1 will receive a $25 discount off to play in the C. Louis Meyer Rehabilitation Foundation, Inc. June 3 Tee-Up for Disabilities Golf Tournament at the Tregaron Golf Course in Bellevue, 13909 Glengarry Circle. Individuals, twosomes and foursomes can sign up for the best ball, 18-hole tournament. […]
May 26, 2004
For the first time students, faculty and staff from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry will travel 400 miles, bringing its free dental clinic to children in western Nebraska. More than 100 children from Alliance and Hemingford, Neb., will receive free dental treatment and education at Dental Day VI June 4 and […]
May 24, 2004
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry, located in Lincoln, recently received the 2003 Community Preventive Dentistry Meritorious Award from the American Dental Association (ADA) Foundation. Awarded through the ADAs Council on Assess, Prevention and Interprofessional Relations, the college is being recognized for Childrens Dental Day, an event that provides free oral health […]
May 24, 2004
Dr. Phil praises UNMC PHAT Kidz program
Dr. Phil made 30 UNMC-sponsored children leap from their seats last month, when he asked the Qwest Center Omaha audience of more than 300: “Where’s my PHAT Kidz?”
May 21, 2004
Arts for Hearts Show, silent auction May 20-21 to benefit MMI
Although a number of fund-raising events benefit MMI programs, the annual Arts for Hearts Show and Silent Auction is the only event where the items for sale are hand-crafted by MMI clients. The Third Annual Arts for Hearts Show and Silent Auction will take place this week.
May 19, 2004
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry is offering a free seminar to dentists and dental hygienists, that provides updates in dentistry, May 10 through 13, during its traveling 17th Annual Continuing Education Caravan. Those who attend will receive 3.5 hours of free continuing dental education credit. The caravan will stop at Mahoney […]
May 7, 2004
UNMC to honor four at May 14 commencement ceremony
UNMC will honor four individuals for their dedication and support to UNMC and the health professions during its May 14 commencement ceremony in Omaha. The ceremony begins at 1:30 p.m. at the Qwest Center Exhibition Hall C for students in the College of Medicine, College of Pharmacy, College of Nursing Omaha division, School of Allied […]
May 7, 2004