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UNMC names new department chairman to lead genetics, cell biology and anatomy
James Shull, Ph.D., a professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Centers Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases, has been named chairman of UNMCs department of genetics, cell biology and anatomy. He assumed the post on Sept. 1. Dr. Shull succeeds Thomas Rosenquist, Ph.D., who became vice chancellor for research in February […]
Sep 16, 2003
University of Nebraska advances in competition for DHS research center
The University of Nebraska is one of 12 universities invited to submit a full proposal for a university-based Department of Homeland Security (DHS) research center related to the economic consequences of terrorism. Mel Bernstein, DHS director of university programs, made the announcement Monday, citing keen competition among the 72 universities that submitted white papers for […]
Sep 15, 2003
UNMC receives $10.6 million grant from NIH to study genes in neurosensory systems
The University of Nebraska Medical Center learned today that it has been awarded a five-year grant totaling more than $10.6 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study genes in neurosensory systems. The grant the largest ever received by UNMC was funded through the Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (CoBRE) program, which is […]
Sep 15, 2003
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry, located in Lincoln, held a White Coat Ceremony recently to welcome 45 new dental students and 23 dental hygiene students into the dental profession. The ceremony is a rite of passage, as well as a call to achieve the high standards set forth in the profession, […]
Sep 11, 2003
Summer program attracts top high school students Nebraska students explore health sciences at UNMC
Eighteen high school students gained a better understanding of the opportunities in the health sciences by recently participating in the Summer Health Professions Career Workshop at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The medical opportunities are endless, said Rachel Faust of Petersburg, Neb., who was among the Nebraska juniors and seniors to visit the UNMC […]
Sep 3, 2003
International dental research organization recognizes UNMC professor for research contributions
The International Association of Dental Research (IADR) has awarded its Oral Health Research Award, sponsored by Colgate, to Caren M. Barnes, professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry Department of Surgical Specialties. The award, presented recently at the IADR general session in Goteberg, Sweden, recognizes meritorious research contributions in the prevention of oral […]
Sep 2, 2003
Mike Demuth, 35, has had enough of his 15 years of addiction to cigarettes. Hes tried just about everything to quit. I value my health a lot and consider myself an intelligent person, but this little stick has so much control over me. Demuth is participating in a University of Nebraska Medical Center clinical study […]
Aug 29, 2003
University of Nebraska Medical Center researchers have received a three-year, $497,000 grant funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), to develop laboratory animal models of testing antidepressants in children and adolescents. The National Institutes of Health, the premier public source of medical and behavioral research support in the United States, funds scientific studies […]
Aug 25, 2003
UNMC College of Nursing students earn dean’s list honors
Students from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing were named to the dean’s list following the spring semester 2003. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must have a grade point average of 3.5 or above. The UNMC College of Nursing, based in Omaha, with divisions in Lincoln, Kearney and Scottsbluff, is […]
Aug 15, 2003
80 Students Receive Diplomas At UNMC
Diplomas were conferred on 80 University of Nebraska Medical Center students last week. The following is a list of graduates by college, degree and hometown: College of Nursing Post Masters Certificate in Nursing KEARNEY Tammera G. Price-Fowlkes School of Allied Health Professions Master of Physical Therapy LINCOLN Blair Loren Compton OMAHA Kevin Patrick O’Keefe […]
Aug 15, 2003