Press Release

UNMC to conduct national clinical study to determine best time during treatment to introduce breast cancer vaccine

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

Eighth-graders invited to compete in 12th UNMC Health/Science Meet regional competitions across state

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

UNMC College of Nursing receives $580,000 federal grant to expand access of master’s degree to nurses across Nebraska

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

Durham Research Center dedication set for Nov. 13

The University of Nebraska Medical Center will open the doors soon to a 10-level, state-of-the-art research building. The $77 million Durham Research Center, built almost exclusively with private funds, will hold its dedication ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 13. A public open house is scheduled for between 1 and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16. This […]

Nov 6, 2003

Newsham family establishes memorial gift for UNMC diabetes research

The Roberta J. Newsham Memorial Diabetes Research Fund has been established to support diabetes research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine. The Newsham family created the fund through a family gift and memorial donations creating a $10,000 endowment at the University of Nebraska Foundation. Roberta Bobbie Newsham of Ashland died in […]

Nov 6, 2003

UNMC invites public to Winter Health Tune Up’ Event Nov. 1; offers free health screenings, flu shots at Clarkson West Medical Center, 144th & Center

The University Medical Associates, the physician group practice of the University of Nebraska Medical Center, invites the public to its free Winter Health Tune Up, event Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 to 11 a.m., at its location in the Clarkson West Medical Center building at 144th and Center streets near the Oak View Mall. The […]

Oct 23, 2003

UNMC, co-sponsors in 12 Nebraska communities invite public to free health education series Nov. 6, 13, 20: Building Bridges to Better Health: Addressing Gaps in Health Care

The University of Nebraska Medical Center and co-sponsors in 12 cities across Nebraska invite the public to participate in a free health educational series titled, Building Bridges to Better Health: Addressing Gaps in Health Care. The series will run on Thursdays, Nov. 6, 13 and 20, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (CDT). The series will […]

Oct 20, 2003

University of Nebraska Board of Regents hears update on bioterrorism projects, proposals

At the University of Nebraska Board of Regents meeting today, Steven Hinrichs, M.D., presented an update on bioterrorism proposals and projects involving faculty and researchers from the four University of Nebraska campuses. Dr. Hinrichs is director of the University of Nebraska Center for Biosecurity and professor in the department of pathology and microbiology at the […]

Oct 17, 2003