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Meet Distinguished Scientist Ken Bayles, Ph.D.

UNMC researcher Ken Bayles, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests.

Feb 20, 2009

Walk and Roll reminder

There is still time to register for the fifth annual Walk and Roll for Disabilities this Sunday at the Westroads Mall in Omaha.

Feb 20, 2009

Nationally-known health literacy expert coming to campus Feb. 27

“Take one tablet twice a day.” These medication label instructions may sound simple enough. But for many patients, they aren’t.

Feb 20, 2009

A test everyone should take

Another exam can be added to the list of preventive health tests doctors suggest adults should take — a simple blood test to check the highly sensitive C-reactive protein or hsCRP.

Feb 20, 2009

Burt St. Boys (and Daughters) to play Music as Medicine

A favorite of the Music as Medicine concert series, Omaha’s Burt Street Boys (and Daughters) will again fill the Durham Outpatient Center-West Atrium with their groove-filled signature sound today from noon to 1 p.m.

Feb 19, 2009

Research Notes — Dr. Tsai’s research published in Nature Cell Biology

Ming-Ying Tsai, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Eppley Institute, was a co-investigator on research findings that were published in the Feb. 8 issue of the scientific journal, Nature Cell Biology.

Feb 19, 2009

Dr. Fletcher’s research team shares in a $12 million NIH grant

Since HIV/AIDS first came into the public eye in the 1980s, powerful drugs have been created that keep virus levels manageable, often allowing those with the disease to live relatively normal lives.

Feb 19, 2009

Lookin’ at U – Mirna Colon

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 Mirna Colon, regulatory data associate in the Eppley Institute.

Feb 19, 2009

Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Jonathan Vennerstrom, Ph.D.

UNMC researcher Jonathan Vennerstrom, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests.

Feb 19, 2009

Wellness Wednesday — Registration closed for ‘Trek Up the Tower’ — UPDATED

The Wellness Council of the Midlands (WELCOM) said registration is now full for the third annual “Trek Up the Tower,” which will be held Saturday at the First National Tower in downtown Omaha.

Feb 18, 2009

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