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Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Surinder Batra, Ph.D.

UNMC researcher Surinder Batra, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests.

Apr 27, 2011

Reaction to the opening of UNMC’s new mobile nursing clinic

UNMC launched its mobile nursing clinic Tuesday to address Nebraska’s rural shortage of those who specialize in the care of older adults.

Apr 27, 2011

Med student’s run-in with deadly viper featured on Animal Planet tonight

In 2007, fourth-year medical student Michael Alexander White nearly lost his life after an encounter with one of the world’s deadliest snakes.

Apr 27, 2011

Wellness Wednesday — UNMC group loses more than 800 pounds F.A.S.T.

Learn more about the F.A.S.T. Diet at an informational meeting on May 2.

Apr 27, 2011

Public health in action – There’s more to your surroundings than you think

When it comes to environmental concerns and hazards, discussions often focus on large-scale issues such greenhouse gases and global warming. As such, Shawn Gibbs, Ph.D., notes that people often truly overlook the hazards that are right under their noses.

Apr 27, 2011

Bridge to Care seeks faculty/student support for meetings with local refugees

The Bridge to Care program — a student-initiated interdisciplinary partnership that seeks to enhance access to care for recently resettled refugees in the Omaha Community — seeks more faculty and student support.

Apr 26, 2011

Life at UNMC for 40, 30 years

One is a soccer enthusiast. Another led the department that earned the 2008 university-wide teaching award. Another has a building named after him.

Apr 26, 2011

An honor for a teacher, innovator

Kurtis Cornish, Ph.D., professor of cellular and integrative physiology, will be honored for receiving the University of Nebraska’s Outstanding Teaching and Instructional Creativity Award (OTICA) for 2011 at today’s Annual Faculty meeting.

Apr 26, 2011

Steel Magnolias offer and a discussion of pregnancy and diabetes

Learn about discounted tickets for employees and students to Sunday’s showing of Steel Magnolias and also read a discussion with Dr. Carl Smith regarding pregnancy among women with diabetes.

Apr 26, 2011

Meet UNMC New Investigator Hui Peng, M.D.

UNMC researcher Hui Peng, M.D., answers questions about her work, life and interests.

Apr 26, 2011