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Surgeons use innovative, safer procedure for living liver donation

Doctors told Russ Hart it was a matter of time before the degenerative liver disease he had would precipitate the need for a transplant.

Oct 20, 2011

Vacation/sick leave requests can now be made for 2012

Effective immediately, users of Firefly’s Employee Self Service (ESS) Create Leave Request process can request vacation or sick leave for the calendar year 2012.

Oct 20, 2011

Lasker-DeBakey award recipient, Dr. Brian Druker, to present Latta Lecture

Brian Druker, M.D., an oncologist at Oregon Health and Sciences University and a Howard Hughes Medical Investigator, will present the Latta Lecture at UNMC on Friday at noon in the Eppley Science Hall.

Oct 20, 2011

Lymphoma partnership helps Chinese patients

SHANGHAI — One of the clinical and research partnerships between UNMC and China is the Sino-U.S. Center for Diagnosis and Therapy for Hematological Malignancies, which brings UNMC physicians and researchers together to improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphoma in China and Nebraska.

Oct 20, 2011

Lookin’ at U – Joanne Johnson

This week, we learn more about Joanne Johnson, a patient information manager at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Oct 20, 2011

Theft prevention tips

As the Omaha Police Department investigates a theft ring that targets public places such as hospitals, Campus Security offers some tips to protect your belongings.

Oct 19, 2011

Wellness Wednesday – Register for Hustle for Hunger

Hey campus runners and walkers, for just a can of food, you can get your daily dose of exercise in during work hours on Friday, Oct. 28 during the Hustle for Hunger.

Oct 19, 2011

UNMC students share work with colleagues in Tokyo, Shanghai

A group of UNMC students recently attended a pair of forums — one in Tokyo and another in Shanghai — at which they shared their research with students from other countries.

Oct 19, 2011

Dr. Maurer on the importance of Chinese collaboration

Dr. Maurer addresses the issue of Chinese collaboration.

Oct 19, 2011

Get an Omaha history lesson today at noon

The Durham Museum’s Mick Hale will offer intriguing insights into Omaha’s history during a presentation in the Sorrell Center, Room 2010 today at noon.

Oct 19, 2011