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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

UNMC edges closer to United Way goal

With two days left in the annual United Way drive, UNMC has raised $130,915 — which is 91 percent of its goal of $143,094.

Oct 22, 2009

AAMC/UNMC leaders express gratitude for stimulus funds

Chloe Lamprecht of Bellevue is 12-years-old and has Type 1 diabetes. On Wednesday, she joined members of the American Association Medical Colleges (AAMC) at a Washington news conference to thank President Obama and Congress for passing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009.

Oct 22, 2009

National leaders comment on eye institute, Dr. Truhlsen

National leaders in vision care comment on Dr. Stanley Truhlsen and the planned UNMC eye-clinic, which is expected to open by 2012.

Oct 22, 2009

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