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Regents approve UNMC center for substance abuse research
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents today approved the establishment of a Nebraska Center for Substance Abuse Research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center to promote and facilitate research in understanding consequences and prevention of drug abuse and neurodegenerative diseases. “Substance abuse leading to addiction is often accompanied with mental illness, and continues […]
Apr 10, 2015
Star parties highlight Nebraska Science Festival
Whether you’re a regular stargazer or a newcomer to astronomy, you’re invited to look into the universe during the Nebraska Science Festival’s Star Parties. These free, family-friendly Star Parties will be April 16 at the Strategic Air & Space Museum near Ashland, Neb., and April 18 at Valley, Neb. Advance registration is requested for planning […]
Apr 8, 2015
Three UNMC College of Dentistry students win awards at Professionals’ Day
Three students took first place at the 29th annual Professionals Day and 48th annual Student Scientific Program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in Lincoln. The students received a total of $500 in cash awards at the program, which took place March 27. Professionals Day celebrates scholarly activities and provides students, […]
Apr 8, 2015
2015 SciFest kicks off April 10 with storm chaser car, array of activities
Friday, April 10 marks the beginning of the 2015 Nebraska Science Festival. And, with more than a dozen events on opening weekend alone, how will you celebrate science? Fill your weekend with any number of family-friendly science events including weatherfest at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, an up-close view of a storm chaser vehicle in the […]
Apr 7, 2015
Leading CDC expert to discuss U.S. response to Ebola Monday at UNMC
Jordan Tappero, M.D., M.P.H., is alum of Westside High School, UNMC College of Medicine
Apr 3, 2015
2015 Bike for Sight set for April 25
The University of Nebraska Medical Center Prevention of Global Blindness Division at the Truhlsen Eye Institute will host the 2015 Bike for Sight on Saturday, April 25, at Miller’s Landing on the downtown Omaha riverfront. The charity bike tour aims to raise awareness and funds to support vision restoring cataract camps in third world nations. […]
Apr 2, 2015
Stem cell research is focus of April 13 Lincoln Science Cafe
C. Randal Mills, Ph.D., president and CEO of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, (CIRM), will discuss the impact of investing in stem cell research at the next Lincoln Science Café at 7 p.m. on Monday April 13 at VEGA, 350 Canopy St. in Lincoln. Prior to joining CIRM in 2014, Dr. Mills was president […]
Apr 1, 2015
UNMC researcher receives grant to study start and progression of ovarian cancer
Cheng Wang, Ph.D., assistant professor, obstetrics/gynecology, recently received a grant to study the initiation and progression of ovarian cancer. The $70,000 grant came from Colleen's Dream Foundation and local community efforts in Harlan, Iowa. Dr. Wang, in collaboration with Jixin Dong, Ph.D., of the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, is investigating whether the hippo signaling pathway […]
Mar 31, 2015
Exotic animal nutrition is focus of April 7 Omaha Science Cafe
Kelly Kappen, nutrition manager at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, will talk about the nutrition requirements of exotic animals at the next Omaha Science Café at 7 p.m., Tuesday April 7, at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Kappen is currently the nutrition manager at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. She earned her […]
Mar 30, 2015
Nebraska Biocontainment Unit celebrates 10th anniversary
Dr. Rick Sacra, first Ebola patient treated in unit, highlights list of dignitaries attending celebration
Mar 27, 2015
