Chuck Brown

Dr. Ahmad-led team makes major stem cell research breakthrough

A UNMC research team led by Iqbal Ahmad, Ph.D., professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences, has “reprogrammed” regular body cells to resemble embryonic stem cells without the use of potentially harmful foreign genetic material.

Oct 23, 2009

Friday Husker Pick’em – Iowa State

The Cornhuskers, our panelists and Nebraska fans the world over took one on the chin last weekend as Texas Tech humbled NU and left Lincoln with a 31-10 win.

Oct 23, 2009

AAMC/UNMC leaders express gratitude for stimulus funds

Chloe Lamprecht of Bellevue is 12-years-old and has Type 1 diabetes. On Wednesday, she joined members of the American Association Medical Colleges (AAMC) at a Washington news conference to thank President Obama and Congress for passing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009.

Oct 22, 2009

National leaders comment on eye institute, Dr. Truhlsen

National leaders in vision care comment on Dr. Stanley Truhlsen and the planned UNMC eye-clinic, which is expected to open by 2012.

Oct 22, 2009

Facts about the eye institute

Below are some facts about the planned Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute, which pending approval from the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, will be constructed on the UNMC campus by 2012.

Oct 22, 2009

Dr. Truhlsen … in his own words

Stanley Truhlsen, M.D., who recently made a gift to the University of Nebraska Foundation that will allow UNMC to construct a state-of-the-art eye institute on campus, reflects on ophthalmology advances, the need for such an eye institute at UNMC and the importance of giving back.

Oct 21, 2009

Friday Husker Pick’em – Texas Tech

Each of our regular panelists correctly picked Nebraska win’s during last week’s “Monsoon in Missouri.”

Oct 16, 2009

Sen. Johanns visits UNMC

U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns toured the Munroe-Meyer Institute and the Sorrell Center during his visit to UNMC last week.

Oct 16, 2009

Two receive iPods from UNeMed drawing

During Innovation Week 2009, UNeMed Corporation once again awarded two event participants iPod Nanos.

Oct 15, 2009

Employees enjoy play as part of UNMC’s diversity series

The life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo was portrayed in song, images and dance in “Frida Behind The Mirror” last Friday in UNMC’s Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater.

Oct 14, 2009