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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
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
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
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
Will microscopes in MMI lab go the way of the VCR?
A new slide scanner in the Human Genetics Laboratory at UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute dramatically reduces the need for modern microscopes.
Feb 18, 2009
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Vimla Band, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Vimla Band, Ph.D., answers questions about her work, life and interests.
Feb 18, 2009
Holdrege quadruplets celebrate first birthday
Quadruplets born at UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, are celebrating a major milestone.
Feb 18, 2009
First-person narrative of Malcolm X on campus Thursday
Nationally-acclaimed scholar and speaker Charles Everett Pace will perform as Malcolm X on Thursday at noon in College of Nursing Room 1011 and 1012.
Feb 18, 2009
UNMC loses Dr. Wheelock — a prolific researcher and mentor
Although the research skills of Margaret “Peggy” Wheelock, Ph.D., enabled her to land sizeable grants that transformed UNMC scientific landscape, her greatest legacy lies in the many junior faculty she mentored. (EDITOR’S NOTE: The campus community is invited to share memories of Dr. Wheelock and make other comments in a comment section at the bottom of this story.)
Feb 17, 2009