Chuck Brown
Dr. Batra named biochemistry and molecular biology chair
One of UNMC’s top researchers, Surinder Batra, Ph.D., has been named chairman of the College of Medicine’s Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB).
Jul 31, 2009
Dr. Christman to step down as department chair
After 15 years as professor and chairwoman of the UNMC Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Judith Christman, Ph.D., will step down to devote more time to her research and mentoring graduate students.
Jul 31, 2009
UNMC research funding tops $100 million
Research funding at UNMC soared 22 percent to more than $100 million during the past fiscal year. More than $76 million of that funding came from federal sources.
Jul 31, 2009
High school students spend their summer at UNMC
Before they embark on their college health care courses, 10 Omaha high school graduates spent part of their summer learning from professionals at UNMC.
Jul 30, 2009
Three UNMC scientists secure state grants for stem-cell research
Three UNMC researchers have secured grants from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to conduct stem cell research that doesn’t involve human embryonic stem cells.
Jul 29, 2009
Dr. Buehler to present next Omaha Science Cafe
At the next Omaha Science Cafe on Tuesday, attendees will hear from Bruce Buehler, M.D., executive director of the Center for Human Genetics at UNMC, as he presents “Modifying our Genetic Blueprint, Nature versus Nutrition.”
Jul 29, 2009
Dr. Zucker-led team nets $9.1 million grant renewal
A $9.1 million program project grant renewal will allow a team of UNMC cardiovascular scientists to continue its groundbreaking heart failure research.
Jul 24, 2009
Medical center again receives gold award for stroke care
For the second year in a row, UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, has received the American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Performance Achievement Award.
Jul 24, 2009
UNMC students discuss their work with underserved patients
It may have been a few summers ago, but Ashley Huff remembers clearly what it felt like to see people risk their lives in the desert.
Jul 23, 2009
Dr. Baldwin takes over as AACP president
Jeffrey Baldwin, Pharm.D., professor of pharmacy practice at UNMC, takes over as president of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) today.
Jul 22, 2009