Press Release
2016 SciFest kicks off with balloon launch, array of activities
More than dozen events to take place on opening weekend
Apr 6, 2016
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Nebraska Science Festival highlights in Kearney/Grand Island/Hastings/Aurora
Events include agriculture exhibits, space travel, gene therapy, DNA overview, kite-flying
Apr 6, 2016
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Exterior signage placed on Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center
Two large 8,000-lb. signs placed on north, south sides of building
Apr 4, 2016
![Workers put the sign on the south side of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center into place.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Buffettsign1.jpg)
April 11 Omaha Science Cafe to explore countermeasures to biological weapons
Ken Bayles, Ph.D., associate vice chancellor for basic science research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, will discuss the development of countermeasures to biological weapons of terror at the next Omaha Science Café at 6:30 p.m., April 11 at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Dr. Bayles, received his training in bacterial genetics at […]
Apr 4, 2016
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UNMC researchers probe aging, HIV-infected brain with $2.2 million grant
The magnetoencephalography (MEG) scanner capable of charting brain function in HIV-infected patients and healthy control group
Apr 4, 2016
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Dr. Thorell awarded endowed chair in neurosurgery
Chair named in honor of Dr. Lyal Leibrock, former UNMC section chief of neurosurgery
Mar 29, 2016
![William Thorell, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Thorell.jpg)
Allergy sufferers: get ready now, tree pollen is here
Known as seasonal allergic rhinitis, allergies are reactions of the body’s immune system to a normally harmless substance.
Mar 28, 2016
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HOSA event brings 319 high school students to UNMC
Ralston High School sophomores, Sydni Szczepanik and Taylor Skiles were excited to be presenting their poster on labor and delivery nurses at the State Leadership Conference for the Nebraska HOSA – Future Health Professionals organization held March 21-22 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The two were among 319 high school students from more […]
Mar 24, 2016
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Public invited to learn about allied health careers at UNMC event on April 2
The demand for allied health professionals is high as virtually all fields face a staffing shortage.
Mar 22, 2016
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116 UNMC senior medical students receive residency assignments
Match Day ceremony held on campus today
Mar 18, 2016
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