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Summer interns provide foundation for research work
For many gifted high school students, the interest is there — but the opportunities are few. That’s why Oluwatoyin Asojo, Ph.D., assistant professor in UNMC’s pathology and microbiology department, participates in the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) Project SEED program.
Jul 31, 2009
Dr. Batra named biochemistry and molecular biology chair
One of UNMC’s top researchers, Surinder Batra, Ph.D., has been named chairman of the College of Medicine’s Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB).
Jul 31, 2009
Dr. Christman to step down as department chair
After 15 years as professor and chairwoman of the UNMC Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Judith Christman, Ph.D., will step down to devote more time to her research and mentoring graduate students.
Jul 31, 2009
Evidence of fun found during science camp
Twelve-year-old Agnes Warner stamps her fingerprints during a recent lesson on forensics investigation. The lesson was part of a three-day summer science camp at the medical center designed to strengthen math and science curriculum of youths on reservations in Nebraska and South Dakota.
Jul 31, 2009
UNMC research funding tops $100 million
Research funding at UNMC soared 22 percent to more than $100 million during the past fiscal year. More than $76 million of that funding came from federal sources.
Jul 31, 2009
UNeMed to award $10,000 for promising invention
UNeMed Corporation, the technology transfer leader for UNMC, once again will award $10,000 in unrestricted research funds to the inventor or group of inventors who submit the most promising invention.
Jul 30, 2009
High school students spend their summer at UNMC
Before they embark on their college health care courses, 10 Omaha high school graduates spent part of their summer learning from professionals at UNMC.
Jul 30, 2009
Quick, think of five things others should know about you. That’s the theme behind a series in UNMC Today called “Lookin’ at U.” This week, we feature Cindy Plate, pancreas cancer program coordinator and SPORE Administrator in the Eppley Institute.
Jul 30, 2009
Health care reform employee forum set for Friday, Aug. 7
Employees at UNMC, The Nebraska Medical Center and UNMC Physicians will have the opportunity on Friday, Aug. 7, to learn about the latest in health care reform and how it may affect them, both as health care providers and consumers.
Jul 30, 2009
Dr. Buehler to present next Omaha Science Cafe
At the next Omaha Science Cafe on Tuesday, attendees will hear from Bruce Buehler, M.D., executive director of the Center for Human Genetics at UNMC, as he presents “Modifying our Genetic Blueprint, Nature versus Nutrition.”
Jul 29, 2009