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Dr. Iwen to participate in NET panel programs on H1N1

LINCOLN — Peter Iwen, Ph.D., associate professor of pathology and microbiology at UNMC, will participate in a Nebraska Educational Television panel discussion on the H1N1 virus and how it affects families and the state as whole.

Sep 24, 2009

Two SAHP programs welcome students

While students in two School of Allied Health Professions programs celebrated milestones in distinct ways, the purpose was the same: To focus on the professionalism of the careers they had chosen.

Sep 23, 2009

Wellness Wednesday – Kicking tobacco and weight gain

“If you could not mention that in the article, I would really appreciate it.” A common refrain from some people interviewed for this series as they discussed weight they gained when they quit tobacco.

Sep 23, 2009

UNMC hosts international research symposium

Twenty-one researchers — including 14 from UNMC — recently took part in the Second Annual Joint Research Symposium for the U.S.-China Joint Center for Life Sciences (CLS).

Sep 23, 2009

Spotlight on new faculty – Meet Michele Christina Balas, Ph.D.

Michele Christina Balas, Ph.D., assistant professor in the UNMC College of Nursing’s Community Based Health Division, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.

Sep 23, 2009

Spots still remain for blood drives

About 15 slots remain open for today’s blood drive at the Center for Healthy Living while nearly 45 opening are available for Friday’s Student Senate-sponsored drive in Wittson Hall.

Sep 22, 2009

Research Notes – A link between financial stress/quitting smoking

A new study by UNMC researchers shows that financial problems make it harder for people to kick the habit.

Sep 22, 2009

Graduate nursing student makes difference in Tanzania

A UNMC College of Nursing graduate student has co-founded a non-profit organization that aims to make life better in poverty-stricken Tanzania.

Sep 22, 2009

UNO adviser to return to campus/classes underway

Thanks to strong interest from medical center employees, an adviser from the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) will be back on campus in October to meet with employees about advancing their education.

Sep 22, 2009