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Shrike-Hlavac Memorial Trust distribution goes toward UNMC cancer research
The Eppley Cancer Center has been chosen as the recipient of the 2003 distribution of the Shrike-Hlavac Memorial Trust. Money from the trust will go toward seed money for innovative research ideas. These funds are essential in obtaining larger grants from such national funding agencies as the National Cancer Institute, said Ken Cowan, M.D., Ph.D., […]
Sep 23, 2003
UNMC receives almost $9.9 million to study cell signaling, cancer
The University of Nebraska Medical Center has received a five-year grant totaling almost $9.9 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to further the understanding of cell signaling — the biochemical response of cells to their environment in relation to study a variety of cancers. The grant establishes an NIH-designated Nebraska Center for Cellular […]
Sep 19, 2003
Epilepsy program brings new level of expertise to Nebraska
After its first year of operation, the Nebraska Epilepsy Program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and its hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, has been a huge success with more than 300 epilepsy patients presently being treated. The program is under the direction of Sanjay Singh, M.D., who joined UNMCs neurological sciences department […]
Sep 17, 2003
UNMC names new department chairman to lead genetics, cell biology and anatomy
James Shull, Ph.D., a professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Centers Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases, has been named chairman of UNMCs department of genetics, cell biology and anatomy. He assumed the post on Sept. 1. Dr. Shull succeeds Thomas Rosenquist, Ph.D., who became vice chancellor for research in February […]
Sep 16, 2003
The Panhandle Community Services of Gering has received a three-year, $221,690 grant from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services System Nebraska Healthcare Cash Fund (tobacco settlement fund) which has allowed the University of Nebraska Medical Center to expand its dental hygiene program in western Nebraska. PCS, located in Gering, has subcontracted with the […]
Sep 16, 2003
UNMC receives $10.6 million grant from NIH to study genes in neurosensory systems
The University of Nebraska Medical Center learned today that it has been awarded a five-year grant totaling more than $10.6 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study genes in neurosensory systems. The grant the largest ever received by UNMC was funded through the Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (CoBRE) program, which is […]
Sep 15, 2003
University of Nebraska advances in competition for DHS research center
The University of Nebraska is one of 12 universities invited to submit a full proposal for a university-based Department of Homeland Security (DHS) research center related to the economic consequences of terrorism. Mel Bernstein, DHS director of university programs, made the announcement Monday, citing keen competition among the 72 universities that submitted white papers for […]
Sep 15, 2003
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry, located in Lincoln, held a White Coat Ceremony recently to welcome 45 new dental students and 23 dental hygiene students into the dental profession. The ceremony is a rite of passage, as well as a call to achieve the high standards set forth in the profession, […]
Sep 11, 2003
Summer program attracts top high school students Nebraska students explore health sciences at UNMC
Eighteen high school students gained a better understanding of the opportunities in the health sciences by recently participating in the Summer Health Professions Career Workshop at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The medical opportunities are endless, said Rachel Faust of Petersburg, Neb., who was among the Nebraska juniors and seniors to visit the UNMC […]
Sep 3, 2003
International dental research organization recognizes UNMC professor for research contributions
The International Association of Dental Research (IADR) has awarded its Oral Health Research Award, sponsored by Colgate, to Caren M. Barnes, professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry Department of Surgical Specialties. The award, presented recently at the IADR general session in Goteberg, Sweden, recognizes meritorious research contributions in the prevention of oral […]
Sep 2, 2003