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CAST members to present at research and innovation conference

Representatives of the Centers for Advanced Surgical Technology (CAST) will discuss the latest in surgical technology today at the 5th Annual Nebraska Research and Innovation Conference at Qwest Center Omaha.

Sep 29, 2009

Dr. Peck named associate public health dean

A nationally recognized leader in public health, Magda Peck, Sc.D., has been named associate dean for community engagement and public health practice in the UNMC College of Public Health.

Sep 29, 2009

Camargo Pharmaceutical CEO to speak during Innovation Week

Ken Phelps, president and CEO of Camargo Pharmaceutical Services, will present “Efficient Planning for Drug Approval and Commercialization” at UNMC today as part of UNeMed Corporation’s Innovation Week activities.

Sep 28, 2009

NCI director visits UNMC

John Niederhuber, M.D., knows only too well the ravages of cancer. The director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) lost his wife, Tracey, to breast cancer in 2001 at the age of 50. She had battled the disease for 22 years.

Sep 28, 2009

Dr. Maurer named to AAHC board

UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., has been elected to the Association of Academic Health Centers’ (AAHC) Board of Directors.

Sep 28, 2009

About an H1N1 vaccination e-mail hoax

UNMC infectious diseases specialist Mark Rupp, M.D., responds to hoax e-mail that warns people not to get the H1N1 vaccination.

Sep 28, 2009

Seasonal flu shots still available to employees

UNMC, The Nebraska Medical Center and UNMC Physicians employees can still receive free seasonal flu shots clinics held on campus during the next two weeks.

Sep 28, 2009

National campaign touts importance of medical research

Medical research is the start of hope. Now, a national campaign raises awareness of the critical need for sustained, real growth in federal funding for medical research.

Sep 25, 2009

UNeMed celebrates Innovation Week with activities, awards

UNMC researchers and their inventions will be celebrated during Innovation Week, which starts Monday.

Sep 25, 2009

Dr. Kuster named interim director of pediatric dentistry postgrad program

Curt Kuster, D.D.S., has been named interim director of the UNMC College of Dentistry’s Pediatric Dentistry Postgraduate Program.

Sep 25, 2009