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June 11 – Gary Susser, a trial attorney and vocal activist supporting stem cell research, will present at the Omaha Science Café at 7 p.m. at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Susser, who appeared with his wife, Judith, on “60 Minutes,” will discuss how he and his wife exposed the dangers of stem cells […]
Jun 10, 2013
Barb Bayer, a nurse practitioner in psychiatry, spoke to the Fremont Area Alzheimer's Support Group on May 29. She talked about the potential causes of Alzheimer's disease and the progression of cognitive changes. She also discussed the behavioral symptoms of the Alzheimer's patient and how this all affects the relationship between the patient and their […]
Jun 10, 2013
UNMC honors two for aging research
UNMC researcher Tony Wilson, Ph.D., and medical student Matt Varon were honored recently for their research into Alzheimer’s disease and other conditions related to aging.
Jun 10, 2013
UNMC research offers rare glimpse into Parkinson’s disease using neuroimaging
A UNMC research team has found a way to monitor brain injuries that occur in Parkinson’s disease providing clinicians a rare glimpse into the disease process.
Jun 10, 2013
Innovative eye treatments the goal at new institute
Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute grand opening set for Wednesday.
May 20, 2013
Wellness conference in Nebraska City set for May 17-18
Physicians and clinical staff are invited to attend “Creating a Culture of Wellness in Healthcare Settings,” at the Lied Lodge and Conference Center, Nebraska City, on May 17-18.
May 13, 2013
Dr. Garvin gives Wilson Honorary Lecture at HSS
Kevin Garvin, M.D., chair of orthopaedic surgery, delivered the Philip D. Wilson Jr., M.D., Honorary Lecture in Arthroplasty on April 12 at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS).
May 13, 2013
UNMC brings gross anatomy to Kearney
A group of seven UNMC faculty went to the University of Nebraska at Kearney on April 11 and brought three lightly-embalmed human cadavers with them.
May 13, 2013
UNMC pancreatic cancer researcher awarded $200,000 grant
Pankaj K. Singh, Ph.D., associate professor in the Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer, has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the American Association for Cancer Research and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
May 13, 2013
UNMC researchers study wide assortment of diseases
News studies tackle sepsis, leukemia, high cholesterol, kidney disease.
May 13, 2013