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Dr. Mueller named to No. 2 post in College of Public Health
One of the leading rural health policy experts in the country, Keith Mueller, Ph.D., has been named associate dean for academic affairs in the newly formed UNMC College of Public Health.
Jan 17, 2007
Ford: Dr. King would call for continued action against injustice
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s concerns about injustice were not isolated to struggles against segregation and racism in the United States, Valda Boyd Ford said Monday during a speech commemorating the slain civil rights leader.
Jan 16, 2007
2006 another banner year for UNMC
From celebrating the 125th anniversary of the College of Medicine, to breaking ground on a state-of-the-art complex to house the college, to groundbreaking research developments in diagnosing Burkitt lymphoma, 2006 was yet another stellar year for UNMC.
Jan 12, 2007
Congressional actions carry mixed-bag of implications for UNMC
In a sweep of activity in December, the outgoing Congress made several moves that have both positive and negative implications for UNMC.
Jan 12, 2007
UNMC introduces Web-based health record for students
UNMC has announced plans for what is believed to be the first time an academic organization has established a Web-based Personal Health Record program for all its students. In contrast with medical records that are owned by doctors or hospitals, a PHR is owned by the patient and is part of a national effort to involve patients in their own health care.
Jan 12, 2007
Joslyn partnership event on Jan. 27 to have western flair
Saddle up for a fun-filled day at Joslyn Art Museum! An employee day will be held at the museum on Saturday, Jan. 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. All UNMC, UNMC Physicians and The Nebraska Medical Center employees, students, and their families are invited to attend the free event.
Jan 10, 2007
UNeMed looks to increase profitability of UNMC research
UNeMed, the marketing and licensing arm for UNMC, is looking to increase its presence on and beyond campus.
Jan 9, 2007
Avian flu education: Flu shots won’t prevent bird flu — but still important
Current vaccines used to prevent seasonal influenza would not protect someone from catching avian influenza. But that’s not to say a seasonal flu vaccine would have no purpose should a worldwide bird flu pandemic break out as some fear may happen, said Mark Rupp, M.D., professor of infectious diseases at UNMC.
Jan 9, 2007
Dr. Deupree retiring after 34 years at UNMC
For Jean Deupree, Ph.D., it’s time to slow down a bit. That’s why on Friday, Dr. Deupree, professor of pharmacology and experimental neuroscience, will retire after 34 years as a teacher and researcher at UNMC.
Jan 4, 2007
UNMC making in roads in early childhood development
Early childhood development is an important issue for Nebraskans as evidenced by the recent passage of Amendment 5, a ballot item calling for more money to be directed toward early childhood development in the state. Increasing its contribution to early childhood development in the state of Nebraska is a focus point in the 2006-2009 UNMC strategic plan and progress is being made in that effort, said Cynthia Ellis, M.D., director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Department of Developmental Medicine.
Jan 4, 2007