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Innovation awards to be presented today — NEW

UNeMed, UNMC’s marketing and licensing arm, will host the 2008 Research Innovation Awards ceremony today at 4 p.m. in the Durham Research Center Auditorium.

Oct 23, 2008

Lookin’ at U – Diane Landon

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 Diane Landon, PA coordinator, physician assistant education program.

Oct 23, 2008

Discussing cyber security — mobile devices

Some tips for protecting information on your mobile devices.

Oct 23, 2008

Live United ’08 – American Cancer Society

Steve Twiss was at the Relay for Life in June when he got the call.

Oct 23, 2008

Wellness Wednesday — TNMC wellness program honored by governor

UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, is among the first companies ever to receive the Nebraska Governor’s Excellence in Wellness Award.

Oct 22, 2008

Spotlight on Innovation – Dong Wang, Ph.D.

Dong Wang, Ph.D., has novel answers for delivering medications directly to teeth, bones and joints, thanks to nanomolecular drug carriers that may have applications to many diseases.

Oct 22, 2008

Ground to break today on new College of Nursing facility

The UNMC College of Nursing has had to turn away more than 1,000 qualified nursing school applicants in the past five years. The reason — a lack of space in its facilities, and a shortage of those who teach students.

Oct 22, 2008

More than $96,000 raised so far during United Way drive

As of Tuesday morning, UNMC employees had raised $96,975 during the 2008 United Way campaign.

Oct 22, 2008

Surveys next step in branding initiative

This week, UNMC faculty and staff will receive a survey that measures their attitudes, images and perceptions of UNMC.

Oct 22, 2008

UNMC brings family medicine model to China

XI’AN, China — Thanks to the efforts of a UNMC team of health professionals, a model of family medicine has been introduced in a China province that could potentially become a template for the entire country to follow.

Oct 22, 2008