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Spotlight on new faculty – Meet Joseph Siu, Ph.D.
Ka-Chun “Joseph” Siu, Ph.D., assistant professor in the College of Public Health Department of Environment, Agricultural and Occupational Health, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Oct 26, 2009
UNMC smashes United Way goal – drawing winners announced
Congratulations UNMC employees — for a third consecutive year, you helped the medical center surpass its United Way campaign goal!
Oct 26, 2009
Ability awareness the focus of recent panel discussion
At first glance, most people wouldn’t consider Christine Crosby fortunate. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy, she looks like she may fall when she walks and her speech is labored. Still, Crosby doesn’t feel sorry for herself and she doesn’t want anyone else to either.
Oct 26, 2009
Milliken speaks in support of NU stem cell research policy
University of Nebraska President James B. Milliken on Friday recommended that the NU Board of Regents maintain its current embryonic stem cell research policy. The current policy allows university scientists to do ESC research as long as it follows state and federal guidelines.
Oct 26, 2009
Tickets remain for Nov. 16 concert for employees, students
Tickets remain for a free concert for UNMC employees and students on Nov. 16 at the Joslyn Art Museum.
Oct 23, 2009
Dr. Ahmad-led team makes major stem cell research breakthrough
A UNMC research team led by Iqbal Ahmad, Ph.D., professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences, has “reprogrammed” regular body cells to resemble embryonic stem cells without the use of potentially harmful foreign genetic material.
Oct 23, 2009
Regents to consider eye institute plans, discuss stem-cell policy
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will consider several UNMC-related items at its meeting today.
Oct 23, 2009
Friday Husker Pick’em – Iowa State
The Cornhuskers, our panelists and Nebraska fans the world over took one on the chin last weekend as Texas Tech humbled NU and left Lincoln with a 31-10 win.
Oct 23, 2009
Remembering … Van Lear Johnson
Van Lear Johnson — a pioneer in medical educational technology who worked at UNMC for nearly 40 years — died Oct. 12 in Farmington Hills, Mich., after a long illness. He was 79.
Oct 23, 2009
Donation surge needed in final day of United Way drive
With a history of late donation surges, UNMC once again has its United Way campaign goal in its sights as the campaign moves into its final day.
Oct 23, 2009