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Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist James O’Dell, M.D.
UNMC researcher James O’Dell, M.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests. NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 26 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists or New Investigators for 2007. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 20 ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Mar 10, 2008
Agreements approved for proposed Norfolk nursing division
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved two agreements Friday that marked significant steps toward the establishment of a UNMC College of Nursing division in Norfolk.
Mar 10, 2008
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Iqbal Ahmad, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Iqbal Ahmad, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests.
NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 26 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists or New Investigators for 2007. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 20 ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Mar 7, 2008
UNMC student receives Student Nurse of the Year award
Carrie Davidson, a student at the UNMC College of Nursing Lincoln Division, recently was named the Student Nurse of the Year at the Nebraska State Student Nurses Association conference in Norfolk.
Mar 7, 2008
UNMC nursing student earns the Army Bronze Star
“What am I doing here?” Sgt. Heather Springer wondered to herself as she lie prostrate on the ground near a disabled Humvee, a flurry of bullets whistling by overhead as she struggled to open a canvas litter to rescue a wounded soldier.
Mar 7, 2008
The Winter 2008 edition of UNMC Connect can now be read online.
Mar 7, 2008
Web site and lunch and learns aimed at career development
UNMC Human Resources has rolled out a new Web site dedicated to career development for medical center employees.
Mar 6, 2008
Quick, think of five things others should know about you. That’s the theme behind a new series in UNMC Today called “Lookin’ at U.” Each Thursday, we will randomly select a medical center employee to feature. This week, we feature Mary Pruch, a vehicle operator in UNMC Printing Services.
Mar 6, 2008
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Wei Wang, M.D., Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Wei Wang, M.D., Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests. NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 26 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists or New Investigators for 2007. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 20 ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Mar 6, 2008
World Glaucoma Day a reminder to get screened early
Sally Hileman wishes she’d had a glaucoma test earlier. About 16 years ago, eye redness and irritation caused her to see an optometrist, who initially thought Hileman was suffering from allergies. But as the she symptoms persisted, she was tested for glaucoma. The test results came back and at age 39, with no family history of the ailment, Hileman was diagnosed with glaucoma. The late diagnosis allowed for significant damage and substantially reduced vision in her left eye.
Mar 6, 2008