Press Release
64 students from 26 high schools across Nebraska participate in UNMC Health Science Meet
Sixty-four eighth-grade students from 26 schools across Nebraska are attending the University of Nebraska Medical Centers 12th annual Health/Science Meet June 10-12, for an educational and fun experience. The meets goal is to inspire students, especially those from rural communities, to pursue careers in health care. The students qualified for the meet by submitting science […]
Jun 11, 2004
UNMC Alzheimers disease research fund established in honor of President Reagan
Omaha, Neb., June 10, 2004 – President Ronald Reagan’s patriotism and leadership touched the hearts of many Americans. Watching his decade-long battle with Alzheimer’s nearly broke those same hearts. UNMC, through its research efforts, is trying to eliminate the pain of Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative disorders. Citizens from Nebraska can join in the fight against […]
Jun 10, 2004
UNMC Third Quarter Research Grants Total $16.6 Million
The University of Nebraska Medical Center has received a record $52.3 million in total research grant funding from June 2003 through March 2004 (three fiscal quarters) and is now on target to break the $60 million barrier for first time in a single fiscal year. The $16.6 million in federal research grants UNMC received […]
Jun 9, 2004
Nebraska delegation heads west for biotechnology convention in San Francisco
Thanks to an expanding and thriving partnership involving the academic, business and governmental sectors, Nebraska is making significant strides in its efforts to become a player in the biotechnology field. This weekend, a group of nearly 20 Nebraskans will be heading to the BIO 2004 Annual International Convention, the world’s largest biotechnology event. The convention […]
Jun 9, 2004
UNMC lymphoma expert James Armitage, M.D., joins new international anemia research effort
James Armitage, M.D., University of Nebraska Medical Center lymphoma expert and Joe Shapiro Professor of Medicine, has joined the Roche Foundation for Anemia Research (RoFAR) as a member of the board of trustees. The foundation is a new international charitable organization that encourages innovative research in anemia. Incorporated in Switzerland, the foundation was established with […]
May 27, 2004
Those who sign up from now until June 1 will receive a $25 discount off to play in the C. Louis Meyer Rehabilitation Foundation, Inc. June 3 Tee-Up for Disabilities Golf Tournament at the Tregaron Golf Course in Bellevue, 13909 Glengarry Circle. Individuals, twosomes and foursomes can sign up for the best ball, 18-hole tournament. […]
May 26, 2004
For the first time students, faculty and staff from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry will travel 400 miles, bringing its free dental clinic to children in western Nebraska. More than 100 children from Alliance and Hemingford, Neb., will receive free dental treatment and education at Dental Day VI June 4 and […]
May 24, 2004
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry, located in Lincoln, recently received the 2003 Community Preventive Dentistry Meritorious Award from the American Dental Association (ADA) Foundation. Awarded through the ADAs Council on Assess, Prevention and Interprofessional Relations, the college is being recognized for Childrens Dental Day, an event that provides free oral health […]
May 24, 2004
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry is offering a free seminar to dentists and dental hygienists, that provides updates in dentistry, May 10 through 13, during its traveling 17th Annual Continuing Education Caravan. Those who attend will receive 3.5 hours of free continuing dental education credit. The caravan will stop at Mahoney […]
May 7, 2004
UNMC to honor four at May 14 commencement ceremony
UNMC will honor four individuals for their dedication and support to UNMC and the health professions during its May 14 commencement ceremony in Omaha. The ceremony begins at 1:30 p.m. at the Qwest Center Exhibition Hall C for students in the College of Medicine, College of Pharmacy, College of Nursing Omaha division, School of Allied […]
May 7, 2004