Chuck Brown
UNMC partners with OPS, UNL, media for special science project
Global concerns over the spread of the H1N1 virus sparked interest in infectious diseases and viruses. This week, Omaha Public Schools (OPS) high school teachers and students will study virology with UNMC researchers.
Jul 15, 2009
UNMC staph team lands $11.1 million grant
The UNMC researcher who made the breakthrough discovery of bacterial programmed cell death is leading UNMC’s “Staph Team” in pursuit of one of this country’s most dangerous bacterial pathogens — community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA).
Jul 15, 2009
Seminar to focus on NIBIB funding opportunities
Belinda Seto, Ph.D., deputy director of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), will present “Funding Opportunities” on Monday, July 27 at noon in the Durham Research Center Auditorium.
Jul 15, 2009
UNMC Off the Clock – Eric White doubles as comic-book creator
By day, Eric White is an unassuming graphic artist in UNMC’s print shop. But like Batman, Superman and Spiderman, White has a second identity that surfaces when he leaves the office.
Jul 14, 2009
Tony Huerta receives Chancellor’s Gold ‘U’ for June
Tony Huerta is in the right job. The employee records technician loves to help people.
Jul 13, 2009
UNMC Physicians offers access to new urgent care clinic
Families understand that sometimes unexpected things happen. Children get sick over the weekend, a family member slips and falls after work or a baby runs a temperature on Saturday and waiting until Monday to see a physician is just not an option. These types of situations make urgent care centers a great place to seek care and a viable alternative to the emergency room.
Jul 13, 2009
2009-2012 strategic plan posted on UNMC Intranet
The 2009-2012 UNMC Strategic Plan has been posted on the UNMC Intranet.
Jul 10, 2009
NIH taps UNMC’s core facility expertise for conference
UNMC’s core facilities and the people who operate them help make the medical center a great place to do research. That’s the word from Pi-Wan Cheng, Ph.D., professor in the department of biochemistry and molecular biology and the Eppley Institute and one of UNMC’s top core facility users.
Jul 10, 2009
Construction underway in Norfolk
Footings have been poured and construction has begun on the UNMC College of Nursing Northern Division on the campus of Northeast Community College in Norfolk.
Jul 10, 2009
Wellness Wednesday – UNMC looks to reclaim cycling title
Last year, Union Pacific took UNMC’s Corporate Cycling Challenge title. On Sunday, Aug. 16, medical center cyclists have a chance to take the crown back.
Jul 8, 2009