Press Release
UNMC, Canadian researchers make discovery may render Staphylococcus harmless
Like a switch that turns on a light, the mechanism that turns Staphylococcus aureus bacteria from harmless to deadly has been identified by Canadian scientists with the aid of University of Nebraska Medical Center researchers. In an international collaboration, Paul Dunman, Ph.D., associate professor, pathology/microbiology, and his post doctoral trainee, Christelle Roux, Ph.D., provided key […]
Jun 21, 2010
Businesses invited to learn about health care reform during June 23 panel discussion
Area businesses are invited to attend, “Health Care Reform is Here – Now What?” on Wednesday, June 23, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Clarkson Tower, 42nd St. and Dewey Ave., in the Lower Storz Pavilion. The free presentation, sponsored by the Midtown Business Association, will provide an overview and interactive discussion about the Health […]
Jun 18, 2010
UNMC hosts 21 college students for behavioral health and substance abuse workshop
The University of Nebraska Medical Center recently hosted 21 students from eight Nebraska colleges for a behavioral health and substance abuse workshop designed to give students an appreciation for the challenges and difficulties experienced by families who live with these conditions. The one-hour credit course dealt with behavioral illnesses and treatment, the current […]
Jun 18, 2010
UNMC College of Public Health makes two key appointments
Childhood obesity expert named department chairman; local public health administrator appointed associate dean The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health has appointed a new associate dean and a new department chairman. Alice Schumaker, Ph.D., has been named associate dean for academic affairs, while Terry Huang Ph.D., was selected chairman of the department […]
Jun 18, 2010
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