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USDA center director to discuss tackling obesity
Addressing obesity and other issues caused by the condition will be a focus point of a Monday lecture by Gerald Combs Jr., Ph.D., director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grand Forks (N.D.) Human Nutrition Research Center.
Sep 12, 2008
NU Foundation Omaha office moves to Aksarben Village
The University of Nebraska Foundation’s Omaha office will move this weekend to
2285 S. 67th St., Suite 200, in the new Aksarben Village development.
Sep 12, 2008
UNMC a key stop for reverse trade mission
When UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., went to China last month to help UNMC move forward on its various initiatives with Chinese institutions, he couldn’t have been more impressed with how he was treated. Now, it’s payback time. On Thursday, a contingent of Chinese and Japanese professionals came to UNMC as part of the first-ever reverse trade mission under the direction of Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman.
Sep 12, 2008
UNeMed to give $10,000 research award
UNeMed, UNMC’s technology transfer arm, is gearing up for the annual Innovation Awards.
Sep 11, 2008
Olson Center hosts mother/daughter forum on Sept. 18
The Olson Center for Women’s Health invites “tweens” and teens and the mothers who care for them to its fourth and final forum of the series “Stages” on Thursday, Sept. 18.
Sep 11, 2008
Tee Up for Disabilities on Sept. 22
The UNMC campus is invited to participate in the annual “Tee Up for Disabilities” golf tournament on Monday, Sept. 22, at the Field Club of Omaha.
Sep 11, 2008
Lookin’ at U – Stephanie Lynam
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 Stephanie Lynam, problem based learning coordinator in the College of Medicine.
Sep 11, 2008
Dr. Stoddard named to assistant dean position
Hugh Stoddard, Ph.D., has been named assistant dean for medical education in the College of Medicine, senior associate dean for academic affairs Gerald Moore, M.D., announced Wednesday.
Sep 11, 2008
Dr. Batra receives grant from Komen Foundation
The Nebraska affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Foundation has awarded UNMC researcher, Surinder Batra, Ph.D., a $50,000 grant for breast cancer research.
Sep 10, 2008
Wellness Wednesday – Happily healthy
It’s long been theorized that happy people generally are in better health, but researchers aren’t sure why. A new study provides strong evidence that the happier you are, the healthier you will be.
Sep 10, 2008