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UNMC to city leaders: We appreciate what you do

Mayor Jim Suttle and members of the Omaha City Council were honored at UNMC on Tuesday for their support of the medical center’s growth.

Jan 21, 2011

Growing clinical trials — Grant aims to repair mistrust of research

Her cells — the first “immortal” human cells grown in culture — have led to major scientific breakthroughs but Henrietta Lacks, a poor black tobacco farmer, died without knowing how her cells transformed modern medicine.

Jan 21, 2011

Juggling, research novel reading on tap for Talent Tuesday

UNMC’s Renee Crosby will showcase her juggling skills — and maybe even teach a few of you to juggle — and researcher Steven Caplan, Ph.D., will read from his new novel, “Matter over Mind,” at next week’s Talent Tuesday event.

Jan 21, 2011

Growing clinical research – A researcher’s perspective

UNMC’s William Burke, M.D., discusses various aspects of conducting clinical research.

Jan 20, 2011

Lookin’ at U – Linda Wilkie

This week, we learn more about Linda Wilkie, institutional research analyst/coordinator, office of the vice-chancellor for research.

Jan 20, 2011

Brahms and Mozart pieces to highlight Music as Medicine

Some of the Omaha Chamber Music Society’s top musicians will perform pieces by Brahms and Mozart today at the Music as Medicine concert at noon in the Durham Outpatient Center West Atrium.

Jan 20, 2011

Denim for Disabilities is back again

UNMC employees can once again contribute to recreation therapy programs for adults with disabilities simply by wearing denim.

Jan 20, 2011

Correction to recent UNMC Today special edition

The UNMC Department of Psychiatry was incorrectly identified on page 24 of the UNMC Today special edition, titled “UNMC’s Vitality is Reflected in its Achievements.”

Jan 19, 2011

Growing clinical research — clinical trials give hope

Parkinson’s disease literally wiped the smile from Nellie Faye Hagberg’s face. A drug she takes through a UNMC clinical trial brought it back.

Jan 19, 2011

Wellness Wednesday – Not too early to register for Lincoln Marathon

A warmer thought for campus runners — registration is open for the Lincoln Marathon and Half Marathon.

Jan 19, 2011