Press Release
Dec. 1 Omaha Science Café talk to explain costs, benefits of scientific innovation
Scientist Donald Klepser, Ph.D., will be the featured speaker on Tuesday, Dec. 1, during the Omaha Science Café, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. His talk, titled, “How much would you pay for a better future? The costs and benefits of scientific innovation,” will focus on the nature, […]
Nov 18, 2009
UNMC physicians on Best Doctors List
University of Nebraska Medical Center physicians and those affiliated with UNMC Physicians, the UNMC practice group, have been recognized on this year’s list of Best Doctors in America®. The doctors include 157 full and part-time UNMC faculty who also practice at The Nebraska Medical Center, UNMC’s hospital partner. The list of physicians was excerpted from […]
Nov 16, 2009
Dr. James Anderson named public health associate dean for research
James Anderson, Ph.D., has been named associate dean for research in UNMC’s College of Public Health. Dr. Anderson is recognized internationally for his work with cancer research, including his service as the group statistician of the Children’s Oncology Group. The newly created position provides additional structure to the growing college and supports a pillar of […]
Nov 11, 2009
Twenty-three nurses enrolled in program to improve quality in long-term care
Twenty-three Nebraska nurses have been selected to enroll in a gerontologic nursing course through the Midwest Geriatric Nursing Quality Improvement program. The course is part of a $500,000, two-year grant to improve care in regional long-term care facilities. The 10-week course taken through the Internet, which will begin in January, will help registered […]
Nov 10, 2009
Norfolk resident first recipient of UNMC Excellence Scholarship
Norfolk, Neb., nursing instructor Beth Burbach, is the first recipient of the University of Nebraska Medical Center Excellence Scholarship. “This is very exciting for me,” Burbach said. “Earning a doctoral degree has been a lifelong dream of mine.” The $10,000 scholarship provides tuition, fees and a living stipend for up to two years […]
Nov 5, 2009
UNMC honors six distinguished alumni
Six individuals were honored for their contributions to their respective professions during this year’s University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Alumni Reunion in Omaha. The honorees and their awards included: · Kathleen Chavanu Gorman — College of Nursing Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus Award; · Charles Wilson, M.D. – College of Nursing Alumni Association Honorary Alumnus Award; […]
Nov 5, 2009
Wayne State College expands involvement in UNMC’s Rural Health Opportunities Program
The opportunity to pursue a career as an allied health professional just got easier for students in Nebraska. Beginning with the next admission cycle, the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s School of Allied Health Professions (SAHP) will expand its participation in the Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP) to Wayne State College (WSC). Since the […]
Nov 4, 2009
UNMC study yields clues to cell metabolism, obesity
FOR RELEASE AT NOON (CST), TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3: A University of Nebraska Medical Center research study could provide new clues on cell metabolism including how energy is regulated and used. The findings, published as the cover story in the latest issue of Cell Metabolism, show that mice are obese and insulin resistant when they lack […]
Nov 3, 2009
‘The Science of Sex,’ to be Nov. 19 Lincoln Science Cafe topic
“The Science of Sex,” will be the featured talk Nov. 19 during at Lincoln Science Café, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the red9 at 9th and M streets. The speaker will be Michael Feloney, M.D., assistant professor of urologic surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. Feloney is one of a few […]
Nov 2, 2009
UNMC College of Pharmacy class nets 100 percent pass rate on licensing exam
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Oct 30, 2009