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New UNMC microscope first of its kind in the state
A critical new fluorescence microscope and reader now provides researchers at UNMC the ability to capture images of cells and to analyze changes in their size, shape, motility, intensity and other cellular properties.
Dec 18, 2008
Potential hope for treatment of neurological, ocular diseases
A team of UNMC researchers has found that a naturally-occurring enzyme in the human brain can reduce the effects of oxidative stress on brain cells. Oxidative stress is the key factor in damage caused by epilepsy, stroke, dementia and ocular diseases.
Dec 17, 2008
Faculty Women’s Club honors students with scholarships
Medical student Leigh Sutton, graduate student Kristen Johnson, physical therapy student Sarah Halsey and pharmacy student Lacey Detarding were among the 11 female students who received scholarships from UNMC Faculty Womens Club for 2008-2009.
Dec 17, 2008
Wellness Wednesday — coping with holiday stress
When I was a kid, I never understood what my parents meant when they talked about holiday stress. The way I saw it, this time of year was awesome! You get neat presents. You get to hang out with your cool older cousins at family gatherings. There’s lots of football on television. What could possibly be so stressful about the holidays?
Dec 17, 2008
Some expressed their love through poetry. Others chose pictures, songs, or hip-hop. But every entry in the I Love UNMC video contest displayed a certain … well … sense of style, humor and creativity.
Dec 17, 2008
UNMC loses one of its biggest fans
The Omaha news media lost an icon Saturday with the death of Steve Brown, longtime radio talk show host.
Dec 17, 2008
Persuasive writing course offered to UNMC post docs
The UNMC Office of Postdoctoral Education and Research is offering a scientific writing workshop, “Writing to Persuade,” to post doctoral researchers and young researchers who want to improve their manuscript and grant writing skills.
Dec 16, 2008
UNMC takes steps to improve science literacy in Nebraska
The U.S. Department of Education released a report earlier this year that showed science literacy levels among American students were lower than they are among students in many other countries.
Dec 16, 2008
Dec. 26 deemed holiday – UNMC offices will be closed
On Friday, President Bush signed an Executive Order excusing federal employees from duty for Friday, Dec. 26. UNMC offices will be closed Dec. 26 as a result of President Bush’s directive.
Dec 16, 2008
Holiday tea warms hearts on a cold day
While the mercury hovered around 4 degrees Fahrenheit outside, medical center employees stayed warm inside the Durham Outpatient Center West Atrium during the Chancellor’s Holiday Tea on Monday.
Dec 16, 2008