UNMC Today
The University of Nebraska Medical Center Munroe-Meyer Institute has joined three other states to form a consortium sharing $1.3 million to establish accredited masters degree programs in genetic counseling. Funding for the consortium was made possible by an appropriation in 2004 Omnibus Appropriation Bill approved by the U.S. Congress and signed Jan. 23, by President […]
Feb 14, 2004
Hypertension expert on research, recruitment and soul food
Dr. Jackson Wright’s dual focus on biomedical research and patient care makes him a giant in the successful enrollment of minorities for long-term research projects. Dr. Wright was this year’s John S. Latta Lectureship presenter.
Feb 10, 2004
Gov. Johanns Highlights Plan for Bioterrorism Preparedness Facility
(Lincoln, NE) Gov. Mike Johanns announced a plan today, Tuesday, February 3, to advance Nebraskas efforts in bioterrorism preparedness. The goal of the plan is to combine private and public funding to construct a bioterrorism preparedness facility at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). Under the plan, UNMC would receive a total of $6 […]
Feb 3, 2004
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry has partnered with state dental associations in Nebraska, Wyoming, Kansas, and South Dakota, to form a consortium to address oral health access problems of underserved populations in rural areas. The consortiums strong interest in the oral health of their citizens prompted them to form a partnership […]
Jan 29, 2004
National Biosecurity Center for Rural Health to form at UNMC
A new national biosecurity center headquartered at the University of Nebraska Medical Center will focus on improving rural health. Funding for the National Biosecurity Center for Rural Health came from a $1 million appropriation in 2004 Omnibus Appropriation Bill approved last week by the U.S. Congress. President George W. Bush signed the bill Friday. We […]
Jan 27, 2004
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. — part 6 of 6
Today, UNMC Today caps its six-part series of Martin Luther King Jr. photos and quotations with the civil rights leader discussing cultural roots. In commemoration of the holiday, acclaimed veteran African American journalist and talk show host Tony Brown will be on campus today.
Jan 19, 2004
UNMC, The Nebraska Medical Center propose new cGMP facility
Patients with cancer, diabetes and liver failure will find hope in a new facility on the University of Nebraska Medical Center campus designed to advance innovative therapies. The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will vote today on a proposal to renovate an existing building on the UNMC campus for a new, 11,825 square foot […]
Jan 17, 2004
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. — part 5 of 6
In commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, UNMC Today will feature a series of photos and quotations from the civil rights leader. In today’s excerpt, King proposes a Bill of Rights for the disadvantaged. Acclaimed veteran African American journalist and talk show host Tony Brown will present the Martin Luther King Commemorative Presentation Monday at noon.
Jan 16, 2004
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. — part 4 of 6
In commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, UNMC Today will feature a series of photos and quotations from the civil rights leader. In today’s excerpt, King talks about war.
Jan 15, 2004
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. — part 3 of 6
In commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, UNMC Today will feature a series of photos and quotations from the civil rights leader. In today’s excerpt, King talks about the concept of nonviolence.
Jan 14, 2004