Press Release
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing and the Lincoln and Omaha Nebraska Student Nurse Association chapters, invite the public to learn about nursing career and educational opportunities during an open house in Lincoln on Saturday, March 1, from 1 to 3 p.m. The event will take place at the University of Nebraska […]
Feb 24, 2003
The man who in spent 10 years directing the World Health Organizations global smallpox eradication campaign, Donald A. Henderson, M.D., will be at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Thursday, Feb. 27, to present the 21st John S. Latta Lectureship, sponsored by the UNMC College of Medicine Alumni Association. His presentation is titled “Implementing Smallpox […]
Feb 24, 2003
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry, located in Lincoln, will provide 130 underserved children from Norfolk and Fremont free dental treatment and education during Childrens Dental Day Friday, Feb. 21. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the college in Lincoln, at 40th and Holdrege streets. The […]
Feb 17, 2003
New technology prevents rejection of pig organs without severe immune suppression
In a major innovation in organ transplantation that could offer hope to millions of Americans with organ failure or diabetes, a study by Ximerex , Inc. in conjunction with researchers from the University of Nebraska Medical Center has demonstrated that acute rejection of pig heart transplants could be prevented without the need for severe immune […]
Jan 31, 2003
The University of Nebraska Medical Center invites Nebraskans to attend a free health educational series on smallpox, titled, Smallpox: What You Need to Know, on Thursdays, Feb. 13, 20 and 27, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (CST). During the series, Nebraskans will learn about smallpox, the social and ethical issues, the risks involved in the […]
Jan 24, 2003
Organizations and individuals are being asked to consider nominating Omaha area women of color for awards that will recognize outstanding contributions in four categories: business/entrepreneur, education, professional volunteer, and youth. Nomination forms are due by Feb. 27. Award recipients will be honored at the first University of Nebraska at Omaha Women of Color Awards Luncheon […]
Jan 22, 2003
Julie Vose, M.D., appointed chief, UNMC Section of Oncology/Hematology
Julie Vose, M.D., University of Nebraska Medical Center oncologist, recently was named chief of the section of hematology/oncology, UNMC Department of Internal Medicine, following an extensive national search. Dr. Vose succeeds Ken Cowan, M.D., Ph.D., who served as interim section chief the past two years. Prior to that, Anne Kessinger, M.D., UNMC oncologist, served as […]
Jan 14, 2003
Researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center were part of whats being called a landmark international, 23-center study that tested the safety of the drug natalizumab also known as Antegren. The drug may benefit those with multiple sclerosis, a neurological disease and Crohns disease, an intestinal disease. Its a very promising medication that appears […]
Jan 10, 2003
Undergraduate students take part in RHEN Winter Workshop
Eighteen undergraduate students who plan to pursue health-care professions are at the University of Nebraska Medical Center this week, Jan. 5-10, to learn more about health issues relevant to rural communities. The 2003 Winter Workshop, sponsored by the UNMC Rural Health Education Network, helps the undergraduate students learn more about the issues they will face […]
Jan 9, 2003
Jean Grem, M.D., the head gastrointestinal cancer researcher/clinician at the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Md., will be joining the Eppley Cancer Center at the University of Nebraska Medical Center this spring to direct the Gastrointestinal Oncology Program and the Oncology Drug Development Program. She also will serve as professor in the oncology/hematology section of […]
Dec 31, 2002