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Notes on slips and slides

Spring is just around the corner, but with all the snow still around, we still need to make sure we do all we can to prevent slips and falls.

Mar 4, 2010

Lookin’ at U – Nicki Simmons

Quick, think of five things others should know about you. That’s the theme behind a series in UNMC Today called “Lookin’ at U.” This week, we feature Nicki Simmons, student affairs coordinator in the physician assistant program in the School of Allied Health Professions.

Mar 4, 2010

UNMC researcher uses NASA technology for kids with disabilities

Shaquille O’Neal. Yao Ming. Jackie Ondracek.
What do two NBA superstars have in common with a 17-year-old senior at Omaha South High School?

Mar 3, 2010

UNMC participates in final phase of nicotine vaccine study

UNMC is one of about 20 centers around the country involved in the last test phase of NicVax, a nicotine vaccine made by Nabi Biopharmaceuticals.

Mar 3, 2010

Wellness Wednesday – Zumba on its way to UNMC

Zumba — a popular Latin and African dance based fitness program — arrives at UNMC on March 17.

Mar 3, 2010

Still time to register for April NIA regional meeting

There’s still time to register for the National Institute of Aging’s regional meeting at UNMC on Thursday, April 8.

Mar 3, 2010

UNMC team moves closer to Parkinson’s disease vaccine

UNMC researchers have taken a significant step forward in the development of a vaccine to reverse the neurological damage caused by Parkinson’s disease.

Mar 2, 2010

The science of beer on tap at tonight’s Omaha Science Cafe

The science behind brewing and distilling beer will be the focus of tonight’s Omaha Science Cafe at the Slowdown.

Mar 2, 2010

Japanese doctors visit UNMC, discuss rural health shortages

Finding ways to increase the number of physicians in rural communities is not just unique to Nebraska.

Mar 2, 2010

Nominate that super co-worker for a Gold U award

Do you a have a co-worker or colleague at work that without whom the office would cease to run smoothly? Why not nominate him or her for the Chancellor’s Gold U award?

Mar 2, 2010