Press Release
119 UNMC senior medical students receive residency assignments
A total of 119 senior medical students at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha received their residency assignments today during the traditional Match Day ceremony held in the Sorrell Center on the UNMC campus. A residency is a training program for newly-graduated medical students in the medical area of their choice. Residencies range in […]
Mar 18, 2010
Lincoln Science Café March 25 to explain costs, benefits of scientific innovation
Scientist Donald Klepser, Ph.D., will be the featured speaker on Thursday, March 25, during the Lincoln Science Café, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the at the red9 at 9th and M streets. His talk, titled, “How much would you pay for a better future? The costs and benefits of scientific innovation,” […]
Mar 16, 2010
UNMC names Dr. Vimla Band to head genetics, cell biology and anatomy
After serving as interim chairwoman for the past six months, Vimla Band, Ph.D., has been named chairwoman of the University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Anatomy. The appointment, which was effective March 1, was announced today by John Gollan, M.D., Ph.D., dean of the College of Medicine. “Vimla is […]
Mar 16, 2010
HOLLYWOOD, FL — Despite cancer survival rates increasing dramatically for children and older adults in the last 20 years, there has been minimal improvement in the survival rates in the adolescent and young adult (AYA) population (15 to 29 years). A lack of participation in clinical research trials, biological differences of the disease, limited resources […]
Mar 15, 2010
UNMC faculty among University of Nebraska top research, teaching, engagement award winners
University of Nebraska President James B. Milliken has announced the 2010 winners of the university’s most prestigious awards for research, teaching and engagement. UNMC faculty members were among the recipients. The university-wide awards recognize faculty whose efforts have made a strong impact on students, the university and the state, according to Milliken. “It’s important […]
Mar 10, 2010
UNMC lymphoma expert: avoid unnecessary CT, PET scans
If you have been treated for lymphoma, are in complete remission and have no symptoms, lymphoma experts say there is no reason to have routinely scheduled computed tomography (CT) scan or positron-emission tomography (PET) scans for check-ups. The tests could expose patients to low-dose radiation from the medical imaging. Patients might be at […]
Mar 10, 2010
Dr. Rod Markin named interim dean for UNMC College of Medicine
Rod Markin, M.D., Ph.D., has been named interim dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine effective July 1. The appointment, announced today by UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., is pending approval by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents during their April 16 meeting. Dr. Maurer said […]
Mar 9, 2010
Nebraska Pediatric Practice bolsters pediatric care in Nebraska
About 125 physicians have joined the Nebraska Pediatric Practice Inc., (NPP) the new physician group for the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine and Children’s Hospital & Medical Center. The practice group was born out of the 2007 institutional affiliation agreement, which jointly aligns resources of the two institutions to enrich […]
Mar 8, 2010
UNMC College of Pharmacy moves up to 4th in research rankings
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy now ranks fourth nationally among 110 pharmacy schools in funding per researcher from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The college moved up two spaces from sixth last year. The rankings — compiled annually by the the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) […]
Mar 5, 2010
UNMC offers up close look to those interested in allied health professions at March 27 event
Prospective college students and advisers are invited to the University of Nebraska Medical Center on Saturday, March 27, to get an insider’s view of the career options within the School of Allied Health Professions (SAHP). Pre-registration by March 20 is required for the SAHP’s free Backstage Pass event, which runs from 1 to 4:30 […]
Mar 4, 2010