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UNMC research provides new clues to regulation of cancer cell movements
Could lead to new approaches for targeting cancer metastasis A University of Nebraska Medical Center research team has used genetically engineered cells to show the role of a new molecular pathway in controlling a key cellular protein needed for normal cell movement and cancer cell metastasis. The discovery could translate into novel strategies to […]
Dec 1, 2010
Medical historian/hematologist, Dr. Richard Davis, dies
Established annual lectureship at UNMC dealing with scientific discovery Richard B. Davis, M.D., Ph.D., a longtime faculty member at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, died Nov. 17 from cardiac causes at Methodist Hospital in Minneapolis. He was 84. A hematologist, Dr. Davis served on the UNMC faculty from 1969 until his retirement in […]
Nov 24, 2010
South Omaha clinic to close Dec. 1
Loss of grants made operating clinic unsustainable The University of Nebraska Medical Center plans to close its Community Health Center at 5155 S. 36th St. on Dec. 1. About 3,000 patients annually receive services at the site. UNMC is actively working to help patients transition their care. The financial costs of operating this clinic […]
Nov 24, 2010
UNMC to open ice skating rink Nov. 27
The University of Nebraska Medical Center will open its outdoor skating rink to the public on Saturday, Nov. 27. This year, the rink will add concessions, music and seasonal decorations. The rink will be open Nov. 27 through March 13. The rink is located just east of 42nd Street midway between Emile […]
Nov 23, 2010
Midtown Business Association celebrates 30 years
Thirty years ago several business leaders got together with one goal in mind: to improve and preserve the historic midtown business district. Joined by other business owners and leaders in the area, the Midtown Business Association became a reality and has grown from nine midtown merchants to more than 150. “We are proud […]
Nov 17, 2010
UNMC, UNL professors’ Virtual Incision Corp. receives $2 million investment
Two University of Nebraska professors and their start-up company have received a $2 million investment to move their unique miniature robotic surgical tools one step closer to the marketplace. University of Nebraska Medical Center surgeon Dmitry Oleynikov, M.D., and University of Nebraska-Lincoln engineer Shane Farritor, Ph.D., founders of Virtual Incision Corp., announced that […]
Nov 17, 2010
Wayne, Norfolk, Seward: Public invited to hear talks on disaster preparedness Nov. 15, 16
Disaster preparedness will be the topic on Nov. 15 and 16 in Wayne, Norfolk and Seward, as part of “UNMC Simply Science,” an outreach program from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Sharon Medcalf, associate director for the Nebraska Center for Preparedness Education, will be the featured speaker. Medcalf also is an instructor […]
Nov 10, 2010
CityMatCH honored for improving health of women, children
CityMatCH, a national public health organization housed with the University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Pediatrics, has been recognized for its success in promoting and improving the health of the most vulnerable populations in the country – women and children. At the recent conference in Washington, D.C., CityMatCH received the U.S. Department […]
Nov 10, 2010
Public invited to Nov. 11 Science Café in Nebraska City on the problem of pre-term birth
Problems of preterm births will be the topic of the Science Café to be held Nov. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lied Lodge & Conference Center in Nebraska City. The presenter will be Jack Turman, Jr., Ph.D., professor and program director in the division of physical therapy education in the School of […]
Nov 9, 2010
Dr. Sarvetnick to lead UNMC’s regenerative medicine efforts
Looks to hire four new researchers, generate more private donor support Nora Sarvetnick, Ph.D., a stem cell researcher and transplant immunologist at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, has been named director of the Nebraska Regenerative Medicine Project. The announcement was made today by UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., who praised Dr. Sarvetnick […]
Nov 9, 2010