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Rhoda Davis-Blatt Scholarship winners announced

University of Nebraska at Omaha student Heather England and Saint Louis University student Barbara Knezetic were recently awarded the Rhoda Davis-Blatt Scholarship.

Mar 5, 2010

Spotlight on new faculty – Meet Sorin Luca, Ph.D.

Sorin Luca, Ph.D., assistant professor in the College of Pharmacy Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.

Mar 5, 2010

Notes on slips and slides

Spring is just around the corner, but with all the snow still around, we still need to make sure we do all we can to prevent slips and falls.

Mar 4, 2010

Lookin’ at U – Nicki Simmons

Quick, think of five things others should know about you. That’s the theme behind a series in UNMC Today called “Lookin’ at U.” This week, we feature Nicki Simmons, student affairs coordinator in the physician assistant program in the School of Allied Health Professions.

Mar 4, 2010

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