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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
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
Below are some facts about the planned Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute, which pending approval from the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, will be constructed on the UNMC campus by 2012.
Oct 22, 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 Anja Loftus, office associate in the Morehead Center for Nursing Practice.
Oct 22, 2009
Music as Medicine kicks off today
Susie Thorne and her jazz band friends will kick off the sixth season of the “Music as Medicine” today with a free noon concert in the Durham Outpatient Center,West Atrium.
Oct 22, 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
DVD to help meet dental health needs
An educational DVD provides oral health information for parents and caregivers of individuals with special needs.
Oct 21, 2009
UNMC eye institute to transform vision care in Nebraska
An eye institute that will revolutionize vision care in the region will be built at UNMC through a major gift from a legendary Omaha ophthalmologist.
Oct 21, 2009
Dr. Truhlsen … in his own words
Stanley Truhlsen, M.D., who recently made a gift to the University of Nebraska Foundation that will allow UNMC to construct a state-of-the-art eye institute on campus, reflects on ophthalmology advances, the need for such an eye institute at UNMC and the importance of giving back.
Oct 21, 2009