Chuck Brown
Latest UNMC Connect now available online
Read the latest about the health care workforce shortage in the winter 2009 edition of UNMC Connect, which is now available online.
Mar 17, 2009
Installation of student information system progresses rapidly
Installation of a new student information system for the University of Nebraska and Nebraska’s three state colleges is underway.
Mar 17, 2009
Dr. Pamies sworn-in as chair of HHS advisory committee
Rubens Pamies, M.D., UNMC vice chancellor for academic affairs and dean for graduate studies, was recently sworn-in as a new member and chairman of The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Advisory Committee on Minority Health. The committee is part of the Office on Minority Health.
Mar 17, 2009
Lauritzen Gardens offers med center discounted memberships
Lauritzen Gardens again offers employees and students at UNMC, UNMC Physicians and The Nebraska Medical Center discounted annual memberships.
Mar 13, 2009
A role for math and computer experts in cellular biology
Mathematicians and computer scientists have a new role in cell biology research.
Mar 13, 2009
UNMC launches weekly TV segments on KETV NewsWatch 7
When it comes to something really important, such as one’s health, most people want to hear from the experts. Providing up-to-the-minute, valuable information on a variety of health topics is the foundation of a new partnership between UNMC and Omaha television station, KETV NewsWatch 7.
Mar 12, 2009
The MEG arrives at the medical center
The most powerful and advanced tool for studying brain function is now available at UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center.
Mar 11, 2009
Wellness Wednesday – Opposite but not equal
An old children’s riddle goes something like this, “What weighs more … five pounds of feathers or five pounds of rocks?” Of course, this easily fools 5-year-olds and feeble-minded newsletter editors, as five pounds are five pounds — be they feathers or rocks. But it also leads to another question, which packs more punch?
Mar 11, 2009
Researchers, others say new stem cell policy means hope
Living for 19 years with two sons who have type 1 diabetes has brought home one fact for Rik Bonness. Hope is necessary.
Mar 10, 2009
UNMC to offer listing service to help with moves to Omaha
UNMC is working with Crew Innovations, Inc., to develop a private off-campus listing service to help UNMC students, fellows, faculty, staff, researchers and alumni find housing in the Omaha metropolitan area.
Mar 9, 2009