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Smithsonian Lecture focuses on military hero’s health
The stress-related health problems of military aviation pioneer Henry Harley “Hap” Arnold were the focus of the Smithsonian Lecture held at UNMC earlier this week.
Nov 17, 2006
Pulmonary, critical care, sleep and allergy section having funding success
The pulmonary, critical care, sleep & allergy section in the department of internal medicine is the middle of a good run. Not only did the section succeed in receiving five extramural grant awards totaling more than $3.8 million in direct costs, but all five notices came between Aug. 1 and Sept. 30.
Nov 17, 2006
Public health leadership institute graduates first class
The Great Plains Public Health Leadership Institute has graduated its first class, which includes some UNMC faculty.
Nov 16, 2006
Dentistry’s Simpson receives October’s Gold ‘U’
Rhonda Simpson, the UNMC College of Dentistry’s instrument management center supervisor, is the recipient of the October Chancellor’s Gold ‘U’ award.
Nov 16, 2006
Health premiums hold steady for full-time faculty, staff
Health insurance premiums for 2007 will remain exactly the same as this year for full-time faculty and staff at the University of Nebraska.
Nov 16, 2006
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Jeffrey Payne, D.D.S.
UNMC researcher Jeffrey Bruce Payne, D.D.S., answers questions about his work, life and interests. This profile is part of a series highlighting the 25 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists for 2006. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 12 ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Nov 15, 2006
Dr. Anderson appointed chairman of NCI subcommittee
James Anderson, Ph.D., chairman of UNMC’s Department of Preventative and Societal Medicine, has been appointed chairman of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Initial Review Group Subcommittee on Clinical Groups.
Nov 15, 2006
Nursing students honored at Fall Research Day
Graduate nursing students presented their research findings in 24 poster or oral presentations during the annual Fall Research Day on Nov. 7 on campus. Five UNMC College of Nursing graduate students received awards for their research projects.
Nov 15, 2006
Final avian flu forum being held today
The final forum on avian flu will be held today at 10 a.m. in Storz Pavilion, rooms 1 and 2.
Nov 15, 2006
UNMC Physicians administration to relocate
UNMC Physicians administrative offices are relocating to the Mutual of Omaha building located at 3333 Farnam St.
Nov 14, 2006