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Catheterization course benefits from Sorrell Center technology

As he teaches the latest procedures and technology in the catheterization lab, Ed O’Leary, M.D., typically lectures in a darkened room with limited space as participants stand around him and ask questions. Recently, Dr. O’Leary lectured for the first time in a spacious, high-tech classroom in the Sorrell Center.

Oct 20, 2009

UNMC Soundbite – Meet the Department of Public Relations

A successful academic health science center is composed of a variety of departments and units. Now, UNMC Today will highlight these areas in a new feature, the UNMC Soundbite.

Oct 20, 2009

Maurers, Yanneys to co-sponsor free Nov. 16 concert for employees, students

Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and his wife, Beverly, will join Michael and Dr. Gail Walling Yanney in the presentation of a free concert for UNMC employees and students at the Joslyn Art Museum on Nov. 16.

Oct 19, 2009

Susie Thorne to kick off Music as Medicine series Thursday

Susie Thorne will be back on campus Thursday to kick off the “Music as Medicine” series.

Oct 19, 2009

Remyelination in multiple sclerosis the focus of CTR seminar

Robin Miskimins, Ph.D., professor and director of faculty and research development at the University of South Dakota, will present “Remyelination in Multiple Sclerosis” at noon today in the Eppley Science Hall Amphetheater.

Oct 19, 2009

Campaign seeks to raise $500 million for UNMC

A new UNMC cancer campus, eye institute and drug discovery center top the list of projects outlined in a $500 million campaign that would dramatically influence health care in the state.

Oct 19, 2009

Seats remain for Tuesday south Omaha trolley tour

Seats remain for “The Magic City” trolley tour, which will be held at noon on Tuesday.

Oct 19, 2009

Study: Cheaper rheumatoid arthritis drugs as effective as expensive option

UNMC’s James O’Dell, M.D., is a co-author of a study that shows a rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment that costs $1,000 annually is as effective as another common treatment that costs as much as $25,000 each year.

Oct 19, 2009

Winners of second United Way drawing announced

A list of UNMC employees who won prizes in the second United Way campaign drawing on Friday.

Oct 19, 2009

Friday Husker Pick’em – Texas Tech

Each of our regular panelists correctly picked Nebraska win’s during last week’s “Monsoon in Missouri.”

Oct 16, 2009