College of Medicine
Science and art focus of Feb. 12 Omaha Science Cafe
The science and art behind a genetic disorder affecting 1 in 3,000 people is the focus of the next Omaha Science Cafe on Feb. 12 at the Slowdown.
Feb 7, 2013
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UNMC study suggests vitamin D could reduce lung inflammation in asthma, COPD
New research suggests that vitamin D may be important for humans exposed to agricultural organic dust.
Feb 7, 2013
Dr. Beck named to key College of Medicine post
Named director of Curriculum and Educational Research Office
Feb 4, 2013
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Resident and fellow training programs implement new system
The Next Accreditation System will totally change how resident physicians and fellows are trained. Effective this July, it’s being touted as possibly the biggest change in medical education in more than 100 years.
Jan 31, 2013
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Adult stem cell breakthrough builds on Nobel Prize winners’ work
UNMC researchers have built on Nobel Prize-winning research to devise a new way to create powerful stem cells that could cure several conditions that cause blindness.
Jan 23, 2013
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UNMC adult stem cell breakthrough builds on Nobel Prize winners’ work
Could lead to potential cures for glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration
Jan 22, 2013
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UNMC selects Karen Honeycutt as director of Clinical Laboratory Science program
Honeycutt’s appointment effective Feb. 2.
Jan 17, 2013
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Panelists address mental health challenges faced by health care students
Tend to be among the worst at seeking help from mental health professionals
Jan 15, 2013
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Public invited to free educational sessions on chronic kidney disease
Free classes on kidney disease start the second Tuesday of each month beginning Feb. 11
Jan 14, 2013
Data analysis sets collaboration from a half a world away
Read how a collaboration with a Chinese bioinformatics expert has helped advance Dr. John Chan’s lymphoma research.
Jan 9, 2013
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