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Research Notes: Study shows common farm chemicals may pose risk for thyroid disease

A recent UNMC study has found that farm women who work with common pesticides have a greater risk of thyroid disease.

Mar 4, 2010

Women’s Museum director to speak on campus today

Lyn Scott, chief operating officer of The Women’s Museum in Dallas, will discuss significant milestones in women’s history during a campus presentation today at noon.

Mar 4, 2010

Students present research at Midwest forum

More than 100 medical and graduate students participated in the Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum (MSBRF) last month at the Embassy Suites in downtown Omaha.

Mar 4, 2010

UNMC researcher uses NASA technology for kids with disabilities

Shaquille O’Neal. Yao Ming. Jackie Ondracek.
What do two NBA superstars have in common with a 17-year-old senior at Omaha South High School?

Mar 3, 2010

UNMC participates in final phase of nicotine vaccine study

UNMC is one of about 20 centers around the country involved in the last test phase of NicVax, a nicotine vaccine made by Nabi Biopharmaceuticals.

Mar 3, 2010

Wellness Wednesday – Zumba on its way to UNMC

Zumba — a popular Latin and African dance based fitness program — arrives at UNMC on March 17.

Mar 3, 2010

Still time to register for April NIA regional meeting

There’s still time to register for the National Institute of Aging’s regional meeting at UNMC on Thursday, April 8.

Mar 3, 2010

UNMC team moves closer to Parkinson’s disease vaccine

UNMC researchers have taken a significant step forward in the development of a vaccine to reverse the neurological damage caused by Parkinson’s disease.

Mar 2, 2010

The science of beer on tap at tonight’s Omaha Science Cafe

The science behind brewing and distilling beer will be the focus of tonight’s Omaha Science Cafe at the Slowdown.

Mar 2, 2010

Japanese doctors visit UNMC, discuss rural health shortages

Finding ways to increase the number of physicians in rural communities is not just unique to Nebraska.

Mar 2, 2010