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UNMC students show original research at annual forum
Several UNMC students took home awards from the 39th Annual Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum, which was held recently at the Embassy Suites in downtown Omaha.
Mar 27, 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.” Each Thursday, we will randomly select a medical center employee to feature. This week, we feature Bob Huerta, help desk analyst in ITS customer support services.
Mar 27, 2008
UPDATED — Governor signs stem cell bill into law
A bill that represents a compromise between supporters and opponents of embryonic stem cell research was signed into law on Tuesday by Gov. Dave Heineman. The law took effect immediately.
Mar 26, 2008
‘Research addicts’ honored for their excellence
Tom Rosenquist, Ph.D., called them research addicts, the 27 who were honored as UNMC’s 2007 Distinguished Scientist and New Investigator award winners.
Mar 26, 2008
Nominate excellent co-workers for the Chancellor’s Silver ‘U’
Got an excellent co-worker? Nominate him or her for the monthly Chancellor’s Silver U award.
Mar 26, 2008
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Tracy Dorheim, M.D.
Tracy Dorheim, M.D., assistant professor of cardiothoracic surgery, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Mar 26, 2008
Dr. Gollan: Dr. Mikuls is a ‘special’ scientist’
College of Medicine Dean John Gollan, M.D., Ph.D., recalls vividly the effort he and others put in to recruit Ted Mikuls, M.D., back to his alma mater.
Mar 25, 2008
Nebraska’s songs focus of partnership event today at noon
Nebraska’s rich — albeit under publicized — musical tradition will be featured during a Time Travelers partnership event today at noon in the Wittson Hall Amphitheater.
Mar 25, 2008
Japanese delegation, UNMC to sign partnership agreement today
The development of a “materials medicine network,” which pursues research in nanomedicine and other fields is the focus of a visit to UNMC today by representatives from four Japanese institutions.
Mar 25, 2008
Rheault receives Chancellor’s Gold U Award for March
It was a late Friday afternoon and the end of a stressful week when Tracy Rheault was called into the meeting. “What’s happened now?” she thought as the cardiothoracic surgery team gathered. Then, her mentor, Carin Borg, made an unexpected announcement. Rheault, manager of the cardiovascular and thoracic surgery section, had been chosen as this month’s Chancellor’s Gold U Award for her exemplary service.
Mar 25, 2008