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VanderMeulen to lead physician assistant group
School of Allied Health Professions’ assistant professor is now president of the Physician Assistant Education Association.
Jan 27, 2015
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Research Leadership: Kay-Uwe Wagner, Ph.D.
Dr. Wagner’s research explores the function of genes that play a role in the development of breast and pancreatic cancer.
Jan 27, 2015
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Psychiatry rotations drawing more med students
Elective rotations have jumped more than 600 percent since 2011-12.
Jan 27, 2015
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Partnership to increase RNs with bachelor’s degrees
College of Nursing teams with community colleges to enhance RN to BSN track.
Jan 27, 2015
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Remembering Manuchair (Mike) Ebadi, Ph.D.
First chairman of pharmacology was acknowledged as a superlative teacher.
Jan 26, 2015
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Research Leadership: Hamid Band, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Band’s research aims to improve therapeutic approaches to diseases such as cancer and autoimmunity.
Jan 26, 2015
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WHO partners with UNMC in global response network
UNMC joins more than 300 institutions and networks that react rapidly to outbreaks of international importance.
Jan 26, 2015
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Meet Distinguished Scientist Pankaj Singh, Ph.D.
Dr. Singh’s research examines metabolic alterations in cancer cells.
Jan 23, 2015
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UNMC study finds surprise in fight against sepsis
Findings show organ transplant patients fare better than non-transplant patients in battling the infection.
Jan 23, 2015
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Meet Distinguished Scientist Santhi Gorantla, Ph.D.
Dr. Gorantla studies translational mouse models to develop therapeutic strategies and vaccines for HIV.
Jan 22, 2015
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