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Research Notes – UNMC paper looks at brain inflammation

A UNMC research team has determined that brain inflammation disrupts the ability of cells to communicate in large groups and may enhance neuron death and lead to worse disease outcomes.

Mar 3, 2011

Real estate with Honors hosts free skate for UNMC personnel on March 10

UNMC Real Estate With Honors invites all UNMC faculty, staff and students to its Great Skate Appreciation Event on Thursday, March 10.

Mar 3, 2011

Lookin’ at U – Christine Nystrom

This week, we learn more about Christine Nystrom, office associate in the department of internal medicine.

Mar 3, 2011

Medical marijuana the focus next Omaha Science Cafe

Ally Dering-Anderson, Pharm.D., will discuss the ethical debate surrounding the use of medical marijuana at the next Omaha Science Cafe on Tuesday at the Slowdown (729 N. 14th St.).

Mar 2, 2011

Wellness Wednesday — Friday mindful meditation sessions start on March 11

An occasional shift from “Doing Mode” to “Being Mode” can lead to greater focus, productivity, health and peace of mind.

Mar 2, 2011

UNMC off the clock – MMI’s Susan Kolb talks quilting

Sixteen years ago, Susan Kolb wanted to pick up a hobby so she took a quilting class.

Mar 2, 2011

‘Rosie the Riveter’ on campus on March 9

To celebrate Women’s History month the Durham Museum welcomes historical impersonator Angela Bartley as Rosie the Riveter for a noon performance at UNMC on Wednesday, March 9.

Mar 2, 2011

College of Public Health takes Tuesday’s pledge race

The College of Public Health raised its UNMC LiveGreen Pledge participation by 12 percentage points to beat the College of Pharmacy in Tuesday’s pledge race.

Mar 2, 2011

And Truman’s middle initial stood for …

Jeannie Juul was the first with the correct response on Friday regarding the “S” in President Harry S. Truman’s name. Juul just beat a flood respondees that included University of Nebraska President James B. Milliken.

Mar 1, 2011

UNMC History 101 – The 1967 student fitness sit-in

On the first Tuesday of each month, UNMC Today will take a look back at the medical center’s history. Today, we look back to May 1967 when College of Medicine students staged a good-spirited protest to plead for a place to play sports and exercise.

Mar 1, 2011