UNMC Today
UNMC research team shares in $12 million NIH grant
Since HIV/AIDS first came into the public eye in the 1980s, powerful drugs have been created that keep virus levels manageable, often allowing those with the disease to live relatively normal lives. But these drugs still haven’t been able to completely stop the replication of the virus in those with HIV/AIDS. Researchers theorize that the […]
Feb 19, 2009
UNMC loses Dr. Wheelock — a prolific researcher and mentor
Although the research skills of Margaret "Peggy" Wheelock, Ph.D., enabled her to land sizeable grants that transformed UNMC scientific landscape, her greatest legacy lies in the many junior faculty she mentored. "Peggy was truly devoted to mentoring junior faculty and her only priority was making sure those she mentored succeeded," said Ali Nawshad, Ph.D., an […]
Feb 16, 2009
It’s easy to be apathetic. It’s something we all experience. Some days we just wake up and have no motivation. Nothing seems to matter. However, in some chronic diseases apathy turns into a clinical syndrome characterized by poor initiation, loss of motivation, indifference and lack of persistence. Apathy syndrome impairs self-management behaviors, leads to […]
Feb 13, 2009
Dr. Howard Gendelman named 2008 Scientist Laureate for UNMC
Howard Gendelman, M.D., professor and chairman of the department of pharmacology and experimental neuroscience (PEN), has been selected as the 2008 Scientist Laureate at the University of Nebraska Medical Center for his outstanding work in battling neurodegenerative and infectious diseases. Scientist Laureate is the highest recognition given to a UNMC investigator. Dr. Gendelman is just […]
Feb 12, 2009
Walk and Roll for Disabilities set for Feb. 22
When Sarah Gardels was asked to write down how long she’d been participating in programs at the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Munroe-Meyer Institute, she penciled in ‘100 years.’ For as long as the 25-year-old can remember, she’s been coming and going under the yellow awning that is synonymous with MMI. First it was […]
Feb 10, 2009
Community encouraged to celebrate America’s heroes
Have you thanked a veteran recently for his or her service and sacrifice to defend America’s freedoms? Now’s your chance during National Salute to Veterans Week, which runs today through Saturday.
Feb 9, 2009
Highly-trained MS specialist joins UNMC
The University of Nebraska Medical Center furthered its commitment to improving the care of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) with the hiring of Rana Zabad, M.D., the first fellowship-trained MS neurologist to practice in the state of Nebraska. Dr. Zabad will serve as assistant professor and director of the multiple sclerosis program in the UNMC […]
Feb 9, 2009
UNMC professor featured in Discovery Channel documentary
What began as a graduate project has catapulted Kendra Schmid, Ph.D., assistant professor of biostatics in the College of Public Health, onto the international stage as an expert in facial attractiveness. This weekend, she will be part of a two-hour documentary on the Discovery Channel titled, "The Science of Sex Appeal." It airs Sunday, Feb. […]
Feb 6, 2009
UNMC College of Pharmacy students earn dean’s list honors
Students from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy were named to the Fall 2008 dean’s list. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must place in the top 20 percent of their class and maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or above. The students and their hometowns are listed […]
Feb 3, 2009
Feb. 2, 2009 Contact: Lisa Spellman, UNMC Public Relations, (402) 559-4693, lspellman@unmc.edu News releases are archived on the UNMC Web site at: https://app1.unmc.edu/publicaffairs/newsarchive/releases.cfm Every year 500 Nebraska children receive dental care during Children’s Dental Day events held by the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry. Dental care that they otherwise would not […]
Feb 2, 2009