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UNMC researcher receives grant to study brain injury caused by HIV infection
University of Nebraska Medical Center researcher Yuri Persidsky, M.D., Ph.D., recently received renewal of an important grant that will allow him to continue his work on understanding the mechanisms of blood brain barrier injury caused by neuron-inflammation and HIV brain infection. Dr. Persidsky hopes to use the five-year, $2.3 million grant from the National Institute […]
Aug 15, 2007
UNMC’s Keith Mueller appointed to eHealth Council
Keith Mueller, Ph.D., associate dean, academic affairs, UNMC College of Public Health, has been appointed by Gov. Dave Heineman to Nebraska’s newly formed eHealth Council and will serve as one of three co-chairs of the 25-member council. The appointment was effective in May, and Dr. Mueller will serve on the council until December 2010. […]
Aug 14, 2007
131 University of Nebraska Medical Center students receive diplomas
Diplomas will be conferred on 131 University of Nebraska Medical Center students on Aug. 10. The following is a list of graduates by college, degree, and hometown. There is no formal ceremonies for summer graduation. School of Allied Health Professions Bachelor of Science (Radiation Science Technology) Ainsworth – Barbara Jo Miller (with […]
Aug 10, 2007
Jo Giles joins UNMC public affairs team
A familiar face on Omaha television, Jo Giles, has joined the University of Nebraska Medical Center public affairs team as communications specialist. For the past 3½ years, Giles worked as a reporter/anchor at KPTM Fox 42. She covered everything from presidential visits to the two-year metro school boundary battle to American Idol. In 2005, […]
Aug 9, 2007
UNMC to hold dance on Aug. 18 to honor late board member
UNMC to hold dance on Aug. 18 to honor late board member Dress as your favorite rock star and get ready to boogie at the first annual Carol Goranson Memorial Dance on Aug. 18. All proceeds from the benefit dance will go to support the adult evening respite and rehabilitation program at the Munroe-Meyer Institute. […]
Aug 7, 2007
Novice Scientists Showcase Summer Research Projects
Novice scientists showcase summer research projects College students from across the state will showcase their biomedical research work at a conference in Grand Island, Aug. 8-9 at the Interstate Holiday Inn, just south of I-80 on Highway 281. The students – from nine different undergraduate and community colleges – are participants in a program that […]
Aug 6, 2007
UNMC hosts 17 students for 2007 State Science Meet Alumni Reunion
Seventeen Nebraska high school students recently attended a reunion for former participants of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s State Science Meet. The students, who were eighth graders in 2004 and 2005, are now juniors and seniors in high school. From July 18 to 20, the students explored science and health care careers, visited […]
Aug 6, 2007
Support of Bill and Ruth Scott makes new arthritis research center a reality
Great Scott…they are at it again. Two of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s biggest supporters, Ruth and Bill Scott, were on campus recently to participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Nebraska Arthritis Outcomes Research Center located on the third floor of Poynter Hall. The center, which was made possible by a major donation by […]
Aug 3, 2007
UNMC researcher brings pilot project to West Africa
UNMC researcher brings pilot project to West Africa A University of Nebraska Medical Center researcher Georgette Kanmogne, Ph.D., recently received $386,422 from the National Institutes of Mental Health to launch a pilot project on the neurological impact of HIV in West Africans living in Cameroon. Unlike the many AIDS-related research projects Dr. Kanmogne has worked […]
Aug 2, 2007
UNMC seeks nominations for J.G. (Jack) Elliott Award
UNMC seeks nominations for J.G. (Jack) Elliott Award The University of Nebraska Medical Center is currently accepting nominations for the 2008 J.G. (Jack) Elliott Award. The award is given annually to an individual who has made significant contributions to medicine and health programs for the state of Nebraska. The award is given in memory of […]
Aug 1, 2007