UNMC Today
UNMC research grants total $26.6 million – a record high for six-month period
Research investigators at UNMC received $26.6 million in grants during the last six months of 2001 — a 29 percent increase over the same period in 2000. The increase indicates a new determination within UNMC’s research community to answer Chancellor Harold M. Maurer’s challenge to pursue more grants — and larger amounts — as the foundation for UNMC leadership in the health sciences, said David Crouse, Ph.D., associate vice chancellor for academic affairs and associate dean for graduate studies and research.
Feb 25, 2002
Research investigators at the University of Nebraska Medical Center received $26.6 million in grants during the last six months of 2001 — a 29 percent increase over the same period in 2000. The increase indicates a new determination within UNMC’s research community to answer Chancellor Harold M. Maurer’s challenge to pursue more grants — and […]
Feb 23, 2002
African-American contributions to medicine — part 3 of 7
In honor of Black History Month, UNMC Today is highlighting the contributions of African-Americans in medicine. The seven-part series continues today with Yvonne Thornton, M.D., one of the leading women in maternal-fetal medicine.
Feb 22, 2002
World-renowned cardiologist keynotes UNMC’s Cardiovascular Research Symposium
UNMC’s Sixth Annual Cardiovascular Research Symposium featured 33 posters and a keynote address by Arthur J. Moss, M.D., who is believed to be the world’s leading authority on the study of patients with Long QT Syndrome — a deadly genetic heart defect found mainly in children.
Feb 22, 2002
440 people enjoyed Chinese Lunar New Year Party
Celebrating the Year of the Horse, more than 440 people enjoyed the Feb. 16 Chinese Lunar New Year Party at UNMC’s Student Life Center.
Feb 22, 2002
African-American contributions to medicine — part 2 of 7
In honor of Black History Month, UNMC Today is highlighting the contributions of African-Americans in medicine. The seven-part series continues today with Louis Tompkins Wright, M.D., whose research with antibiotics paved the way for FDA approval.
Feb 21, 2002
African-American contributions to medicine — part 1 of 7
In honor of Black History Month, UNMC Today is highlighting the contributions of African-Americans in medicine. The seven-part series kicks off today with Onesimus, a black servant who contributed to the fight against smallpox.
Feb 20, 2002
$536,000 from Tobacco Settlement Improves Health of Underserved;
UNMC College of Nursing West Nebraska Division in Scottsbluff to Celebrate One-Year Anniversary of Diabetes Clinic for Underserved, Expansion into Alliance The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing West Nebraska Division in Scottsbluff will host open houses next week in Scottsbluff and Alliance. The Panhandle Diabetes Outreach Project in Scottsbluff will be celebrating […]
Feb 19, 2002
UNMC College of Dentistry Students Achieve 100 Percent Pass Rate on National Dental Exam
Dental students at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in Lincoln have demonstrated they are prepared for the challenges of practicing dentistry when they graduate in May. All of the 43 senior students recently passed Part 2 of the American Dental Associations National Board Examination. The 500-question exam, covered in 1 ½ […]
Feb 19, 2002
Presidents Day national holiday observance — Part 6 of 6
Since Sept. 11, Americans have seen a resurgence of patriotism. In honor of the Presidents Day national holiday, UNMC Today has shared the words and images of Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Today’s final selections highlight Washington’s thoughts after the revolution and his plan for government.
Feb 18, 2002