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Breast cancer vaccine clinical study complete

If it weren’t for the treatment she received for breast cancer, 78-year-old Mary Ann Tonjes of Hooper, Neb., doesn’t think she’d get to do the things she loves right now such as travel and watch her grandchildren play basketball.

Mar 3, 2009

Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Robert Norgren, Ph.D.

UNMC researcher Robert Norgren, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests.

Mar 3, 2009

Spotlight on new faculty — Chad LaGrange, M.D.

Chad LaGrange, M.D., assistant professor in the section of urologic surgery in the department of surgery, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.

Mar 3, 2009

Durham Museum offers workshop on preservation

If you missed it in 2008, you’ve got another chance! The Durham Museum once again offers UNMC employees a special workshop titled, “Preservation Explained.”

Mar 3, 2009

Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist — Tom Porter, M.D.

UNMC researcher Tom Porter, M.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests.

Mar 2, 2009

Latest Silver ‘U’ recipients announced

To find out this month’s recipients of the Chancellor’s Silver ‘U’ Award click on Reward and Recognition (the left hand side of UNMC Today) and scroll to the Silver ‘U’ section.

Mar 2, 2009

Geriatric care conferences fill a need

On one of the coldest nights of the year, about 450 health care providers gathered at UNMC and 11 other sites around the state to participate in a two-hour evening conference focused on interdisciplinary geriatric care.

Mar 2, 2009

UNMC’s Ira Combs appears in national insurance magazine

Ira Combs, community nurse liaison in UNMC’s Center for Reducing Health Disparities in the College of Public Health, was selected to appear in a commemorative edition of Aetna’s African-American History Calendar.

Mar 2, 2009

Newest regent tours UNMC

Regent Tim Clare toured UNMC on Thursday afternoon. The Lincoln attorney is the newest member of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents having been elected in 2008.

Mar 2, 2009

Women’s History Month celebration features story performer

In celebration of Women’s History Month, story performer Leeny Del Seamonds will present “Stories Alive with Leeny!” on Thursday, March 5 in the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater from noon to 1 p.m.

Feb 27, 2009