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George Hemstreet, III, M.D., Ph.D. named Malashock Chair of urologic surgery at UNMC

A leading expert in bladder and prostate cancer, George Hemstreet, III, M.D., Ph.D., has been named the Malashock Chair in urologic surgery, chief of the section of urologic surgery and professor of surgery, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. A native of the Netherlands, Dr. Hemstreet joins UNMC after serving 20 years as a […]

Nov 11, 2002

UNMC first quarter research grants exceed $16.8 million

UNMC received more than $16.8 million in federal research grants during the first three months of fiscal year 2002-03. The first quarter includes the months of July, August and September. This represents a $2.8 million increase over the first quarter total of $14 million the previous year.

Nov 11, 2002

UNMC medical student Anise Adams awarded $5,000 scholarship by association of American Medical Colleges

Anise Adams, an African American, fourth-year medical student at University of Nebraska Medical Center has received the 2002-2003 Academic Physician and Scientist Minority Medical Student Scholarship for $5,000. The scholarship is awarded to a medical student who is in good academic standing from a traditionally underrepresented group as defined by the Association of American Medical […]

Nov 10, 2002

College of Dentistry helps colleagues recovery

The UNMC College of Dentistry Lincoln recently practiced random acts of kindness for two employees.

Nov 8, 2002

NHS sets groundbreaking for Clinical Center for Excellence

NHS will have a groundbreaking ceremony for the Center for Clinical Excellence Thursday, Nov. 21, at 10:30 a.m. in the grassy area between the Clarkson Tower and the Eppley Institute.

Nov 8, 2002

UNMC, UNL to highlight research collaborations

Researchers at UNMC and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln today will highlight to the University of Nebraska Board of Regents how they are meeting the challenge of 21st century science through collaborative projects.

Nov 8, 2002

UNMC First Quarter Research Grants Exceed $16.8 Million

The University Nebraska Medical Center received more than $16.8 million in federal research grants during the first three months of fiscal year 2002-03. The first quarter includes the months of July, August and September.   This represents a $2.8 million increase over the first quarter total of $14 million the previous year. After crossing the $50 […]

Nov 8, 2002

Russian nurses learn about American health care

Though separated a world apart in terms of distance, culture and health care systems, the love of nursing recently brought together American and Russian nurse leaders who forged an instant bond.

The UNMC College of Nursing hosted an educational visit of eight Russian nurse leaders Oct. 17-22, in an effort to show their colleagues how health policy efforts can improve the health of their communities. The visiting Russian women were chief nursing officers, managers and professors.

Nov 7, 2002

Native American Heritage dancing, art exhibit Nov. 14

The campus is invited to share an appreciation of the richness of Native American culture Thursday, Nov. 14, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Durham Outpatient Center West Atrium. See story for details.

Nov 7, 2002

UNMC College of Dentistry to provide dental care, education Nov. 14 to 125 underserved children from Fremont, Norfolk

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry, located in Lincoln, will host Childrens Dental Day on Thursday, Nov. 14. The event will provide 125 underserved children from Norfolk and Fremont free dental care and education. The event, held twice a year, is an opportunity for the college to help underserved Nebraskans, as well […]

Nov 7, 2002