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Video: Most women don’t carry breast/ovarian cancer gene

Even with a family history of breast cancer, odds are patient won’t carry the BRCA gene mutation.

Oct 14, 2013

Edibaldo Silva, M.D., Ph.D.

New accreditation a ‘gold standard’ for UNMC

UNMC is the first academic institution to receive HRPP accreditation by Alion Science and Technology HRPP Accreditation Services.

Oct 10, 2013

Dr. Silva: Investigate options for breast cancer treatment

Women increasingly choosing double mastectomies in response to breast cancer.

Oct 9, 2013

Nebraska Science Festival seeking presenters

Registration now open for the 2014 event, to be held in April.

Oct 9, 2013

Dancing Scientist Jeffrey Vinokur was a hit at the Inaugural Nebraska Science Festival.

Day 17: United Way grant lets MMI expand autism services

A United Way grant will quadruple the number of children receiving intervention services in a pilot program.

Oct 9, 2013

UNMC physician encourages women to not act hastily with breast cancer diagnosis

Consultation with genetic counselor should precede decision to have mastectomy

Oct 9, 2013

Edibaldo Silva, M.D., Ph.D.

United Way, Day 16: Yadira’s story

United Way-funded education program set young woman on the path to academic success.

Oct 8, 2013

United Way, Day 12: Win Husker tickets

Participants in the United Way campaign who sign up by today are eligible to win Husker tickets or gift cards.

Oct 4, 2013

UNMC’s Young Professionals Choice Awards bid needs employee input

A survey will factor into UNMC’s chances for this Chamber of Commerce honor.

Oct 3, 2013

United Way, Day Nine: Ruth’s story

Women’s Center for Advancement helped young mother and son escape homelessness.

Oct 1, 2013