Press Release
UNMC Eppley Cancer Center to honor Tom Brokaw with 2006 Ambassador of Hope Award on Oct. 13
The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Eppley Cancer Center will recognize legendary newscaster Tom Brokaw with the prestigious Ambassador of Hope Award on Friday, Oct. 13, at Qwest Center Omaha. The event marks the first time the Ambassador of Hope Gala will be broadcast to other locations in the state. Brokaw’s speech will be […]
Aug 7, 2006
UNMC to break ground on second research tower on Aug. 8
The University of Nebraska Medical Center will break ground on a $74 million research tower at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 8, the second such tower to be built at the Omaha campus this decade. The ceremonial groundbreaking will honor the principal donor to the two towers, legendary Omaha businessman Chuck Durham, president and CEO […]
Aug 3, 2006
Women are invited to attend the 9th annual Omaha Women’s Health and Wellness Conference Friday, Oct. 13, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Holiday Inn Convention Centre, 72nd and Grover Streets. The conference, titled “Making the Most of Your Future.” Educational health and wellness speakers, exhibits, continental breakfast and lunch, and free […]
Jul 31, 2006
Board of Regents unanimously approve UNMC College of Public Health
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents gave unanimous approval today for a College of Public Health to be established on the University of Nebraska Medical Center campus. At the same time, the board also unanimously approved the appointment of Jay Noren, M.D., as the founding dean of the COPH. Dr. Noren has been serving […]
Jul 28, 2006
Dr. Jay Noren to serve as founding dean of UNMC College of Public Health
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents today unanimously approved the appointment of Jay Noren, M.D., as founding dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health. Dr. Noren has been serving as executive vice president, provost, and dean of the graduate college of the University of Nebraska since 2002. Dr. Noren’s appointment […]
Jul 28, 2006
A sense of euphoria, relaxation, increased alertness and its addictive nature is how nicotine exerts its power over people. In August, the University of Nebraska Medical Center will be enrolling people in a national study to evaluate whether a nicotine vaccine can help people quit smoking. The phase II study, which will involve about 10 […]
Jul 28, 2006
UNMC research funding hits record high
In a year in which many academic health science centers felt the sting of cutbacks in research funding from the National Institutes of Health, the University of Nebraska Medical Center had its greatest year ever, bringing in nearly $80 million during fiscal year 2005-06, an increase of nearly 10 percent over the previous year’s record […]
Jul 26, 2006
UNMC psychologist elected president of the National Council on Problem Gambling
Dennis McNeilly, S.J., Psy.D., a clinical geropsychologist and associate professor of psychiatry in the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Department of Psychiatry, has been elected to a one-year term as president for the National Council on Problem Gambling. Dr. McNeilly was elected at the NCPG’s 20th Annual Conference on Problem Gambling held in St. Paul, […]
Jul 19, 2006
Cancer survivor drives tractor across Iowa for cancer research
Editor’s Note: Log on to www.TractorRideAgainstCancer.com for more information. Bob Husz is available for interviews. (COUNCIL BLUFFS) – Cancer survivor Bob Husz is plowing ahead for a cure as he finalizes plans to drive his tractor along State Highway 92 to raise awareness and funding for cancer research. The week-long 270-mile journey, which will begin […]
Jul 17, 2006
New England Journal of Medicine hails health disparities book co-authored by UNMC physician
A book on health disparities co-authored by a University of Nebraska Medical Center physician received high marks in a book review published in the July 13 edition of The New England Journal of Medicine. The book – “Multicultural Medicine and Health Disparities” – was written by Rubens Pamies, M.D., vice chancellor for academic affairs […]
Jul 13, 2006