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UNMC Grants — Dr. Padala investigates Wii-Fit uses for Alzheimer’s patients

UNMC’s Kalpana Padala, M.D., has received two national research awards to investigate whether use of Nintendo’s Wii-Fit can improve balance and quality of life for those with Alzheimer’s dementia (AD).

Nov 24, 2009

November Silver ‘U’ recipients named

UNMC employees who received the Silver ‘U’ award for the month of November.

Nov 24, 2009

Dr. Swindells named to NIH AIDS research advisory committee

Susan Swindells, M.B.B.S., has been selected to serve on the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) AIDS Research Advisory Committee.

Nov 24, 2009

Toy drive underway to benefit children on reservations

A campus toy drive for children living on American Indian reservations in Nebraska and South Dakota is now underway.

Nov 23, 2009

Cuts to NU budget less than expected

In a budget signed by Gov. Dave Heineman on Friday, the University of Nebraska received a smaller budget cut than was originally forecasted.

Nov 23, 2009

Twelve days remain to reenroll for NUFlex

Employees have 12 days left to reenroll for their NUFlex benefts.

Nov 23, 2009

Employees, students enjoy concert at Joslyn Art Museum

About 300 employees, students and their friends and family members enjoyed a free concert on Monday night by piano prodigy Behzod Abduraimov.

Nov 20, 2009

Regents uphold current embryonic stem cell research policy

A resolution to change the University of Nebraska embryonic stem cell research policy was rejected by the NU Board of Regents on Friday.

Nov 20, 2009

New joint pediatric institutional review board streamlines process

Conducting research at UNMC and Children’s Hospital & Medical Center just got easier for pediatric investigators.

Nov 20, 2009

2010 Student Senate elections results

The votes have been counted and Andrew Klutman (M-3) of Columbus, Neb., will serve as the 2010 UNMC Student Senate president and student regent.

Nov 20, 2009