Chuck Brown
Med Center marks first anniversary of heart transplant
On Sept. 29, 2005, The Nebraska Medical Center completed its first transplant in its newly reorganized heart transplant program. In the year since, 17 heart transplants have been performed at the medical center.
Sep 29, 2006
UNMC student competes in Ironman Wisconsin
On Sept. 10, UNMC student Jennifer Bailey competed in the Ironman Wisconsin Triathlon in Madison, Wis. Bailey finished 13th out of 130 women in her age group.
Sep 28, 2006
Immunizations: Not just for kids
While most people associate vaccines with childhood trips to the pediatrician, immunizations are not just for kids. Intended to raise awareness about the importance of adult immunizations, National Adult Immunization Week began Monday and continues through Saturday.
Sep 27, 2006
Munroe-Meyer to be highlighted at genetics conference
UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Genetic and Rehabilitation Institute is considered by some a Mecca for genetic research. Fittingly, several top geneticists will make a pilgrimage of sorts to the institute on Wednesday as part of a regional conference hosted by Munroe-Meyer staff.
Sep 26, 2006
Omaha police have received complaints about jaywalkers crossing Saddle Creek Road illegally to and from the UNMC campus and The Nebraska Medical Center. Pedestrians caught jaywalking are subject to citations.
Sep 25, 2006
Honors program alums act as chaperones
Students in the Holdrege Summer Honors Program spent five days in Omaha this summer learning about health sciences and health careers through interactive, hands-on learning opportunities. This year, the 10 high school students from the Holdrege area, were chaperoned by two alumni of the program.
Sep 22, 2006
Cattlemen’s Ball raises more than $563,000
For the second consecutive year, the Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska has raised more than a half million dollars for research at the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center.
Sep 21, 2006
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma presentation Oct. 5
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society invites the public to a free presentation Oct. 5, on non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Patients, family members, friends and health professionals are invited to attend.
Sep 15, 2006
Foundation awards UNMC grants for research equipment
UNMC has received three grants totaling $237,000 from the University of Nebraska Foundation to acquire and upgrade biomedical research equipment. The foundation awards grants each year to worthy campus projects.
Sep 14, 2006
Seminar to provide insights on postdoctoral education
Postdoctoral scholars, or postdocs, play a critical role in every research institution. On Monday, UNMC’s new Office of Postdoctoral Education will hold its first-ever postdoctoral education seminar. The event is open to postdocs, faculty and graduate students.
Sep 8, 2006