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Wellness Wednesday – Opposite but not equal
An old children’s riddle goes something like this, “What weighs more … five pounds of feathers or five pounds of rocks?” Of course, this easily fools 5-year-olds and feeble-minded newsletter editors, as five pounds are five pounds — be they feathers or rocks. But it also leads to another question, which packs more punch?
Mar 11, 2009
Nursing college hosts Japanese nursing faculty visit
When Yumi Saito, Ph.D. and Hiromi Sakuda, Ph.D., of the Kyoto University in south central Japan wanted to learn more about research in their area of expertise, they sought out a faculty member at the UNMC College of Nursing.
Mar 11, 2009
Nominate excellent co-workers for the Chancellor’s Silver ‘U’
Got an excellent co-worker? Nominate him or her for the monthly Chancellor’s Silver U award.
Mar 10, 2009
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Simon Sherman, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Simon Sherman, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests.
Mar 10, 2009
Researchers, others say new stem cell policy means hope
Living for 19 years with two sons who have type 1 diabetes has brought home one fact for Rik Bonness. Hope is necessary.
Mar 10, 2009
Costa Rica trip provides ‘invaluable’ lessons for nursing students
Costa Rica is a tropical paradise with sparkling beaches, lush green valleys and friendly people. For nine nursing students from the UNMC College of Nursing West Nebraska Division, it also is a place to brush up on medical Spanish and hone nursing skills.
Mar 10, 2009
UNMC to offer listing service to help with moves to Omaha
UNMC is working with Crew Innovations, Inc., to develop a private off-campus listing service to help UNMC students, fellows, faculty, staff, researchers and alumni find housing in the Omaha metropolitan area.
Mar 9, 2009
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Dennis Weisenburger, M.D.
UNMC researcher Dennis Weisenburger, M.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests.
Mar 9, 2009
16 UNMC physicians named America’s Top Doctors
Consumers searching for a quality physician in the eighth edition of Castle Connolly’s “America’s Top Doctors” book will find the names of 16 UNMC faculty members.
Mar 9, 2009
Research Notes – UNMC Researchers identify enzyme involved in aortic aneurysms
An enzyme involved in aortic aneurysms was identified by investigators from the surgery department including Wanfen Xiong, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor, and Timothy Baxter, M.D., professor. Their work was published in the Jan. 16 edition of the Journal of Biological Chemistry.
Mar 9, 2009