Press Release
Promotion benefits childhood cancer research
Debbie Knowlton of Omaha and her family are the winners of a grand prize trip to Jamaica, including air travel, hotel accommodations and meals. The trip, donated by Carlson Wagonlit Travel, was part of the "BK Beat Cancer for Kids" promotion sponsored by Simmonds Restaurant Management, which operates the 39 participating Burger King restaurants in […]
Jun 28, 2004
Jeffrey Payne, D.D.S. Appointed Associate Dean for Research at UNMC College of Dentistry
Jeffrey Payne, D.D.S., is promoted from Assistant Dean to Associate Dean for Research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in Lincoln, effective July 1.“Dr. Payne has been the research leader during a remarkable period of growth in the College of Dentistry’s research programs,” said John Reinhardt, D.D.S., dean of the College […]
Jun 28, 2004
The University of Nebraska Medical Center and the University of Nebraska at Omaha recently received accreditation for its joint Master of Public Health Program. The program received national accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health. Public health is focused on promoting, protecting and advocating for the public’s health. Public health addresses physical, mental […]
Jun 21, 2004
Funding strengthens University’s terrorism response efforts
The University of Nebraska has received more than $750,000 to improve its terrorism preparedness infrastructure. The Critical Infrastructure Protection Funds were awarded recently through the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the State Homeland Security Policy Group. The University of Nebraska is an important partner in Nebraska’s terrorism preparedness efforts, most notably in the bioterrorism […]
Jun 18, 2004
UNMC, Columbia scientists report therapeutic vaccine approach for Parkinson’s disease
Scientists at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) in Omaha and Columbia University Medical Center in New York have discovered a new vaccine approach that successfully prevents the death of brain cells in a mouse model of Parkinsons disease. The findings appear today (June 14) in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences […]
Jun 14, 2004
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
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 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
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