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UNMC team gains insight into tumor progression, metastasis
The research group led by UNMC’s Tony Hollingsworth, Ph.D., is known to tackle complex scientific problems. Their latest discovery sheds light on how tumor cells interact and survive during the process of metastasis, when they end up in unusual environments (such as when a cell from the pancreas colonizes the liver).
Oct 9, 2008
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 Elaine Payne, office associate I in the College of Pharmacy.
Oct 9, 2008
Scottish Rite Masons give hope to Hope
As a toddler, Hope Kircher would make a sucking noise like Maggie Simpson of “The Simpsons” when she wanted a drink of water. When she wanted ice cream, she’d touch her finger to her tongue. If she wanted more, she’d say so in sign language.
Oct 9, 2008
Pirates of Penzance preview on campus Thursday
UNMC faculty, staff and students are invited to bring their lunches to the Durham Research Center Auditorium on Thursday to enjoy a preview of the Opera Omaha production of “The Pirates of Penzance.”
Oct 8, 2008
UNMC researchers enjoy record quarter in research funding
UNMC researchers have netted $32.2 million in research funding for the first quarter of fiscal year 2008-2009, by far the highest total ever obtained by medical center investigators during a single quarter.
Oct 8, 2008
UNMC hosts international conference on pathogens
Expanding our knowledge base about dangerous antibiotic resistant pathogens such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE), and GroupA streptococci (flesh-eating bacteria) will be the focus of a major conference in Omaha this week hosted by UNMC.
Oct 8, 2008
Wellness Wednesday — Coping in a tough financial climate
In what has become a regular headline in recent weeks, the stock market plunged again on Monday, sending yet another wave of fear through the collective hearts of Americans who are worried about their financial futures.
Oct 8, 2008
A note from HR concerning campaign signs at UNMC
With the national presidential election just a month away, opinions about the candidates and the potential outcome are being hotly debated across the country and on-campus.
Oct 7, 2008
Bill Gates mentions Dr. Vennerstom’s project in UN speech
On Sept. 25, all eyes from the heads of states at the United Nations were on billionaire Bill Gates as he gave a speech.
Oct 7, 2008
Durham Museum’s hidden treasures topic of noon lecture
The Durham Museum offers medical center employees and students an exclusive opportunity to discuss the large number of artifacts the museum doesn’t display in a lecture today at noon titled “Hidden Treasures – Museums beyond Exhibits.”
Oct 7, 2008