Press Release
Board of Regents makes new UNMC College of Nursing facility in Lincoln a priority project
The Board of Regents on Friday approved the University of Nebraska 2011-2013 biennial capital construction budget that prioritizes a new facility for the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Lincoln Division. The budget request will be submitted to the governor on Sept. 15. The project’s importance has been recognized by not only the […]
Jun 14, 2010
18th annual state health science meet draws 58 students from across Nebraska
Fifty-eight eighth-grade students from 30 schools across Nebraska attended UNMC’s 18th annual Health/Science Meet June 10-12, for an educational and fun experience. The goal of the meet is to inspire students, especially those from rural communities, to pursue careers in health care. The students qualify for the meet by submitting science projects in one […]
Jun 11, 2010
UNMC’s Pascale Lane, M.D., named national delegate for Institute for Women’s Health and Leadership
University of Nebraska Medical Center physician, Pascale Lane, M.D., has been named a national delegate for Vision 2020, a national project of the Institute for Women’s Health and Leadership at Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Lane is the Helen Freytag Distinguished Professor of Pediatrics and associate chairwoman for research for the UNMC Department […]
Jun 9, 2010
Insight into structure of HIV protein could aid drug design
UNMC and University of Iowa researchers collaborate on major breakthrough that could lead to better HIV drugs; article published in June 10 issue of Nature Researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine have created a three-dimensional picture of an important protein that is involved in […]
Jun 9, 2010
Big Splash returns on August 21
All-inclusive swimming event raises money for children and adults with disabilities The event that raised more than $30,000 for children and adults with disabilities in 2009 is back and wetter than ever. The Big Splash is a recreational and competitive swimming fundraiser that brings together swimmers of all abilities and ages to support the […]
Jun 2, 2010
Generously improving small smiles
It was only suppose to be a one-time event. But the overwhelming response to the Panhandle Dental Day in western Nebraska seven years ago has kept the students, dental faculty and staff from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry coming back. “For many of the children we are their dentist, […]
Jun 1, 2010
First class of High School Alliance attends open house at UNMC
Diverse group of 36 students represents eight school districts, one educational service unit and 17 high schools The first class of 36 high school students in the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s High School Alliance came to the Sorrell Center at UNMC this week for an open house. The students gathered together as a group […]
May 28, 2010
Pancreatic cancer registry receives $1.6 million grant from National Institutes of Health
World’s most comprehensive registry of pancreatic cancer information to assist patients and researchers worldwide The Pancreatic Cancer Collaborative Registry (PCCR), created by Simon Sherman, Ph.D., professor in the Eppley Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, has been awarded a five-year, nearly $1.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to enhance […]
May 28, 2010
UNMC starts residency program in radiation oncology
New program kicks off in July; will be one of about 70 such programs in the country. The University of Nebraska Medical Center has launched a new radiation oncology residency program. The four-year program, which will be directed by Ken Zhen, M.D., professor of radiation oncology, officially kicks off in July when the first […]
May 27, 2010
Unique boots will highlight 2010 Cattlemen’s Ball
Decorative, three-foot boots will help raise money for cancer research at UNMC Eppley Cancer Center The 2010 Cattlemen’s Ball wants to give cancer the boot – literally. More than 50 three-foot fiberglass cowboy boots have been created with the idea to raise money for cancer research at the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center. Each […]
May 20, 2010