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Lookin’ at ‘U’ – Stacie Ortmeier

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 Stacie Ortmeier, community based research coordinator in the department of internal medicine.

Jul 16, 2009

Think Green — a new ‘green’ campus directory

The familiar green UNMC Phone Directory has truly “gone green.” In collaboration with Information Technology Services, a more robust online phone directory is now available to employees.

Jul 16, 2009

UNeMed to again give $10,000 research award

UNeMed Corporation, the technology transfer leader for UNMC, is gearing up for their annual Innovation Week. … UNeMed once again will award $10,000 in unrestricted research funds to the inventor or group of inventors who submit the most promising invention.

Jul 16, 2009

UNMC partners with OPS, UNL, media for special science project

Global concerns over the spread of the H1N1 virus sparked interest in infectious diseases and viruses. This week, Omaha Public Schools (OPS) high school teachers and students will study virology with UNMC researchers.

Jul 15, 2009

Kawacz backs up rock legends

For those UNMC employees who attended the REO Speedwagon, Styx and .38 Special concert at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on Sunday, your eyes didn’t deceive you during the show’s final song.

Jul 15, 2009

UNMC staph team lands $11.1 million grant

The UNMC researcher who made the breakthrough discovery of bacterial programmed cell death is leading UNMC’s “Staph Team” in pursuit of one of this country’s most dangerous bacterial pathogens — community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA).

Jul 15, 2009

Wellness Wednesday – cool off with summer fruit

OK, so it’s not sweltering hot today. And the rest of the week doesn’t look to be much of a scorcher, either.

Jul 15, 2009

Seminar to focus on NIBIB funding opportunities

Belinda Seto, Ph.D., deputy director of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), will present “Funding Opportunities” on Monday, July 27 at noon in the Durham Research Center Auditorium.

Jul 15, 2009

UNMC Off the Clock – Eric White doubles as comic-book creator

By day, Eric White is an unassuming graphic artist in UNMC’s print shop. But like Batman, Superman and Spiderman, White has a second identity that surfaces when he leaves the office.

Jul 14, 2009

MMI ‘Celebration’ teaches the basics of self care

The conversation was reminiscent of a typical girls’ night out: prom, graduation, High School Musical, the Jonas Brothers and, of course, boys.

Jul 14, 2009

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