Newsroom
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 Kacie Gerard, special events associate in the department of public affairs.
Oct 16, 2008
China-U.S. symposium launches new era of collaboration
It has been a historic year for the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The academy, located only a few blocks from the site of the Summer Olympics, partnered with UNMC to launch its First Symposium of the China-U.S. Research Center for Life Sciences on Wednesday.
Oct 16, 2008
Live United ’08 – United Way donation can assist low-vision clinic
Imagine not being able to recognize familiar faces because your vision is fuzzy. Picture reading a magazine, but letters are missing. Envision trying to call a friend, but the numbers on the dial are a blur. That’s what macular degeneration is like.
Oct 16, 2008
Wellness Wednesday — Clapper’s inspirational road leads to WELCOM award
For Lori Clapper, the bottom came in July 2007. At that point she was significantly overweight and her cholesterol levels and blood pressure were through the roof.
Oct 15, 2008
United Way campaign to again feature online donations
For a third straight year, UNMC employees can pledge to the United Way online through an efficient, secure system that mirrors the traditional paper pledging system of years past.
Oct 15, 2008
Investigators’ resourcefulness impresses Sen. Lautenbaugh
State Sen. Scott Lautenbaugh left impressed by the resourcefulness of UNMC investigators following his tour of the medical center campus on Thursday.
Oct 15, 2008
Dentistry faculty member receives $50,000 teaching fellowship
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Foundation has awarded a $50,000 AAP Teaching Fellowship to Matthew Byarlay, D.D.S., assistant professor in the department of surgical specialties at the UNMC College of Dentistry.
Oct 15, 2008
NCCN symposium on head and neck cancers held at UNMC
A National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) symposium on head and neck cancers was held at UNMC on Friday.
Oct 15, 2008
It’s not every day that you get to witness one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a historical Olympic venue in the same day.
Oct 15, 2008
Live United ’08 – ADA support key to Dr. Bidasee’s research
Type 1 diabetes strikes young and just keeps coming. Each year, about 30,000 to 40,000 American children are diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, which also is called juvenile or childhood diabetes.
Oct 14, 2008