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A look back at 2011 at UNMC

UNMC parties on ice all night to fight Parkinson’s, a key administrator is lost suddenly, public health gets a campus home and new faces fill several major leadership roles.

Jan 3, 2012

Dr. Swindells part of HIV study that Science deems 2011’s best

Susan Swindells, M.B.B.S., was a co-investigator for a study that the leading journal, Science, has deemed the “Scientific Breakthrough of 2011” and that researchers say could lead to the end of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Dec 30, 2011

Growing clinical research — Translators sought

Read a story from the latest UNMC Discover about the medical center’s translational research efforts.

Dec 29, 2011

Alzheimer’s research award goes to UNMC nurse investigator

Michele Balas, Ph.D., is studying delirium in ICU patients

Dec 22, 2011

Country star Justin Moore to perform at 2012 Cattlemen’s Ball

McCOOL JUNCTION, Neb. — Country music star Justin Moore — known for top 10 singles “Small Town USA,” “If Heaven Wasn’t so Far Away” and “Backwoods” — will headline the entertainment at the 2012 Cattlemen’s Ball on Saturday, June 2.

Dec 19, 2011

Dr. Dele Davies new academic affairs vice chancellor/dean of graduate studies

H. Dele Davies, M.D., M.S., M.H.C.M., has been named vice chancellor for academic affairs and dean of graduate studies at UNMC.

Dec 16, 2011

Legendary professor Dr. Harry McFadden dies

Harry McFadden Jr., M.D., a legendary UNMC professor and mentor died Monday in Omaha. He was 92.

Dec 14, 2011

UNMC to offer doctorate degree in biostatistics

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents has approved a new doctoral program in biostatistics for the UNMC College of Public Health.

Dec 12, 2011

356 UNMC students to receive diplomas during commencement ceremonies

Diplomas will be conferred on 356 University of Nebraska Medical Center students during ceremonies next week

Dec 12, 2011

Dr. Lomneth discusses UNMC’s lightly embalmed cadavers

It’s a story that makes Carol Lomneth, Ph.D., smile. LifeNet technicians were able to save a life during an emergency with a new intubation technique they had recently learned and practiced on lightly embalmed cadavers in the UNMC Advanced Anatomy Lab.

Dec 7, 2011