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UNMC research grants total $26.6 million – a record high for six-month period
Research investigators at UNMC received $26.6 million in grants during the last six months of 2001 — a 29 percent increase over the same period in 2000. The increase indicates a new determination within UNMC’s research community to answer Chancellor Harold M. Maurer’s challenge to pursue more grants — and larger amounts — as the foundation for UNMC leadership in the health sciences, said David Crouse, Ph.D., associate vice chancellor for academic affairs and associate dean for graduate studies and research.
Feb 25, 2002
UNMC, city work to ease traffic congestion
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents Saturday approved an agreement with the City of Omaha for the construction of turning lanes in several streets on or adjacent to the UNMC campus.
Feb 25, 2002
Committee to look at structure of vice chancellor for academic affairs post
UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., announced today that he has appointed a 12-member committee to look at the structure of the vice chancellor for academic affairs position.
Feb 25, 2002
Chancellor: Further budget cuts would stymie UNMC progress
Additional budget cuts at UNMC would have a very negative impact on the university, which in turn will hurt the state of Nebraska and its citizens, Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., said in response to the announcement Friday that the state budget shortfall has grown considerably.
Feb 25, 2002
African-American contributions to medicine — part 3 of 7
In honor of Black History Month, UNMC Today is highlighting the contributions of African-Americans in medicine. The seven-part series continues today with Yvonne Thornton, M.D., one of the leading women in maternal-fetal medicine.
Feb 22, 2002
World-renowned cardiologist keynotes UNMC’s Cardiovascular Research Symposium
UNMC’s Sixth Annual Cardiovascular Research Symposium featured 33 posters and a keynote address by Arthur J. Moss, M.D., who is believed to be the world’s leading authority on the study of patients with Long QT Syndrome — a deadly genetic heart defect found mainly in children.
Feb 22, 2002
College of Nursing West Nebraska Division to celebrate anniversary, opening of diabetes clinics
The UNMC College of Nursing West Nebraska Division in Scottsbluff will host open houses next week in Scottsbluff and Alliance. The Panhandle Diabetes Outreach Project in Scottsbluff will be celebrating its one-year anniversary and its grand opening expansion in Alliance.
Feb 22, 2002
440 people enjoyed Chinese Lunar New Year Party
Celebrating the Year of the Horse, more than 440 people enjoyed the Feb. 16 Chinese Lunar New Year Party at UNMC’s Student Life Center.
Feb 22, 2002
Broadcast of sinus surgery provides learning opportunities
Surgeons from several states will have the opportunity to learn new skills this weekend during the Second Annual Nebraska Endoscopic Surgery Course, which is focused on sinus surgery. The course, to be led by Donald Leopold, M.D., will take place today and Saturday at UNMC.
Feb 22, 2002
International Department makes tremendous strides, advances UNMC/NHS globally
In just over two years, the Office of International Healthcare Services (OIHS) has helped transform UNMC/NHS into a significant participant on the international medical market.
Feb 21, 2002