Press Release
UNMC scientists ID molecule superfamily that causes melanoma spread
A University of Nebraska Medical Center research team has determined that a superfamily of molecules hold the secret to the progression and spread of melanoma — the deadliest form of skin cancer. The study results were published in today’s issue of the British Journal of Cancer. UNMC researcher Seema Singh, Ph.D., a research associate in […]
May 13, 2009
Nurse faculty member recognized for groundbreaking research in dynamics of cancer caregiving
Taking care of someone with cancer is not easy. There’s demands of performing the sometimes complicated health care tasks, as well as the time, energy, and psychological demands. Karen Schumacher, Ph.D., whose career interest in research strives to design interventions to help caregivers, will receive the Oncology Nursing Society’s Excellence in Writing Award […]
May 13, 2009
Largest ever NIH grant benefits students across Nebraska
May 7, 2009 Lisa Spellman, UNMC Public Relations, (402) 559-4693, lspellman@unmc.edu News releases are archived on the UNMC Web site at: https://app1.unmc.edu/publicaffairs/newsarchive/releases.cfm The NIH recently awarded its largest grant in Nebraska history to a program aimed at producing more scientists in the state. A significant portion of the grant goes to provide scholarships […]
May 7, 2009
UNMC researcher leads team that deals smoking a blow in Las Vegas casinos
Smoking has been dealt another blow. This time, in casinos. Chandran Achutan, Ph.D., assistant professor in the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health, led a study that recommends that tobacco smoke be banned in three Las Vegas casinos – casinos that were part of the study. Though the recommendations carry no mandate, […]
May 7, 2009
UNMC to hold grand opening for new research tower
The University of Nebraska Medical Center will take an important next step on its trek to becoming a world-class academic health science center when it formally opens its latest research facility Wednesday – the Durham Research Center II (DRC II). Named in honor of the late Charles (Chuck) Durham, the former CEO and […]
May 6, 2009
UNMC loses neurology pioneer, Dr. Walter Friedlander
Walter Friedlander, M.D., a legendary faculty member who started two different departments at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, died May 1 at Hospice House in Omaha from natural causes. He was 89. A memorial service was held Tuesday for Dr. Friedlander, who started both the neurology program and the medical jurisprudence and humanities program. […]
May 5, 2009
UNMC to co-host its first Science Café in Lincoln on May 14
In an effort to boost young adults’ interest in science, the University of Nebraska Medical Center is teaming with the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures and Bio Nebraska to host its first “Science Café” in Lincoln on May 14. The event, which is open to anyone over age 18, will take place from 6:30 to […]
May 5, 2009
UNMC students receive scholarship awards for nursing, research
Twenty-five University of Nebraska Medical Center nursing students, and graduate students studying cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, recently were honored with scholarships from Norman Harris, an Omaha native who lives in San Diego. Harris began establishing funds in 1999 through the University of Nebraska Foundation in memory of his late wife, Bernice Harris. […]
May 4, 2009
GRAND ISLAND, NE – Until today, Warren Buffett was the wealthiest person to donate a pair of autographed cowboy boots for auction at this year’s Cattlemen’s Ball, the annual cancer fundraiser held in Nebraska. Today, Buffett slipped to second place. Officials with the Cattlemen’s Ball announced today that a pair of boots signed by […]
Apr 30, 2009
Four individuals to receive special recognition at UNMC commencement on Friday
A couple dedicated to helping seniors age successfully, a surgeon committed to improving the health of all Nebraskans and a Chinese professor will be honored at the University of Nebraska Medical Center commencement on Friday, May 1. At this ceremony and three others being held around the state in the next week, a total of […]
Apr 30, 2009