Press Release
A University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry researcher has received a three-year, $274,000 grant from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to evaluate whether a drug well-known for its cholesterol-lowering effects may stop the destructive process of multiple sclerosis. Kalipada Pahan, Ph.D., associate professor of biochemistry, is principal investigator of the grant that will […]
Dec 18, 2003
209 UNMC students to receive diplomas in Scottsbluff, Kearney, Lincoln, Omaha commencements
Diplomas will be conferred on 209 University of Nebraska Medical Center students during commencement ceremonies in Kearney, Omaha, Lincoln and Scottsbluff. Commencement ceremonies will be held in Kearney for nursing students from the UNMC College of Nursing Kearney Division, on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m., in the Fine Arts Recital Hall. Commencement ceremonies will […]
Dec 16, 2003
NU Regents approve program statement for UNMC educational vision
The University of Nebraska Medical Centers educational vision for the 21st century foresees interactive learning and small-group discussion; state-of-the-art classrooms in which informational technology plays a key role; and intimate settings in which students learn clinical skills that will prepare them for their professional work. To bring that vision into focus, UNMC is constructing the […]
Dec 15, 2003
Innovative projects and recruiting lead UNMC to expanded grant funding
When the University of Nebraska Medical Center broke its record for total research grants in a single quarter by bringing in $26 million during July, August and September, it was a tribute to the universitys rise in innovative research projects and its ability to recruit top investigators. UNMC is fortunate that so many investigators are […]
Dec 15, 2003
Gov. Johanns unveils plan for excellence in behavioral health
Gov. Mike Johanns and State Sen. Jim Jensen today announced the details of a plan developed by Nebraskas two academic health science centers on how they might help the state improve its behavioral health services. The University of Nebraska Medical Center and Creighton University submitted the plan at the request of Gov. Johanns and […]
Dec 15, 2003
The University of Nebraska Medical Center has received a two-year, $500,000 grant to conduct a clinical breast cancer study to test the safety and effectiveness of a vaccine in combination with surgery and chemotherapy. The funding was awarded by Avon and the U.S. National Cancer Institute Progress for Patients Program. UNMC researchers expect to begin […]
Dec 5, 2003
Nebraska eighth-graders are invited to compete in the University of Nebraska Medical Centers regional Health/Science Meet competition, which will be held at seven locations across Nebraska: Ainsworth; Grand Island; Lincoln; North Platte; Norfolk; Omaha; and Scottsbluff. In order to compete in the regional competition, students should contact their science teachers in January. Deadline for registration […]
Nov 25, 2003
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing has received a two-year, $580,000 continuation grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to recruit more rural nurses into a masters degree that prepares nurses as leaders. The grant makes it possible for more nurses in Nebraska to earn a masters degree at […]
Nov 24, 2003
Dedication ceremony marks Durham Research Center opening
The University of Nebraska Medical Center opened the doors today to a 10-level, state-of-the-art research building. The $77 million Durham Research Center, built almost exclusively with private funds, held its dedication ceremony today at UNMC. A public open house is scheduled for between 1 and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16. This research center will […]
Nov 13, 2003
Creighton UNMC receieve national community service award
For their significant contributions to local and statewide communities, Omahas two academic medical centers have been awarded the prestigious Outstanding Community Service Award for 2003 from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Creighton University Medical Center and the University of Nebraska Medical Center were recognized by the AAMC for their outstanding efforts in meeting […]
Nov 9, 2003