Chuck Brown
Faces of Opportunity – Eric Meyer-Reed
For some, the journey to medical school takes a winding turn. Such is the case for third-year UNMC medical student, Eric Meyer-Reed. At 34, he isn’t the typical student.
Oct 24, 2008
Faculty Senate to sponsor Oct. 29 forum on ballot initiative
UNMC’s Faculty Senate will sponsor a forum on ballot initiative 424 on Wednesday, Oct. 29. The controversial initiative will change Nebraska’s constitution to prohibit the consideration of gender, race, ethnicity or national origin in public contracting, public employment and public education.
Oct 23, 2008
Discussions held for public health collaboration in China
SHANGHAI — The UNMC College of Public Health and the Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Public Health have a common bond — each is developing new programs.
Oct 23, 2008
Wellness Wednesday — TNMC wellness program honored by governor
UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, is among the first companies ever to receive the Nebraska Governor’s Excellence in Wellness Award.
Oct 22, 2008
Spotlight on Innovation – Dong Wang, Ph.D.
Dong Wang, Ph.D., has novel answers for delivering medications directly to teeth, bones and joints, thanks to nanomolecular drug carriers that may have applications to many diseases.
Oct 22, 2008
UNMC brings family medicine model to China
XI’AN, China — Thanks to the efforts of a UNMC team of health professionals, a model of family medicine has been introduced in a China province that could potentially become a template for the entire country to follow.
Oct 22, 2008
Live United ’08 — Big Brothers Big Sisters help in time of need
Robin Taylor loves the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization and donates money to it every year during the United Way campaign.
Oct 21, 2008
AOH gala raises $1.1 million for UNMC cancer research
More than $1.1 million was raised Saturday night at the Ambassador of Hope Gala to support research at the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center.
Oct 21, 2008
The purpose behind the party
So Saturday night I attended my second Ambassador of Hope Gala. What I remember about my first gala was that it was some kind of party. Big names were all around. The main event was a speech from broadcasting legend Tom Brokaw. Everyone was dressed to the nines and looked fabulous. In that regard, Saturday night was not much different.
Oct 21, 2008
Spotlight on Innovation – Maurice Godfrey, Ph.D., and Roxanna Jokela
Inventors rarely work alone and many UNMC researchers work collaboratively in teams throughout the University of Nebraska system. Such is the case with Maurice Godfrey, Ph.D., and Roxanna Jokela.
Oct 20, 2008