Newsroom
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. — Part 1 of 5
In commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, UNMC Today will feature a series of photographs and quotations from the civil rights leader. In today’s excerpt, King reflects on the conditions of Birmingham, Ala., during the height of the city’s movement to integrate.
Jan 14, 2008
Dr. Druecker — a key contributor to the Chadron State RHOP — dies
Jay Druecker, Ph.D., one of the key players in the establishment of the Rural Health Opportunities Program at Chadron State College, died Wednesday morning. He was 69.
Jan 14, 2008
Workshop aimed at improving scientists’ public speaking skills
Organizing and presenting information, research and ideas effectively is a key skill for many careers. This skill is particularly important for post doctoral students, fellows and junior investigators. For individuals who have no public speaking experience or those who are interested in sharpening their skills, the UNMC Office of Postdoctoral Education is sponsoring a public speaking workshop in February.
Jan 14, 2008
Dr. Zucker named 2007 scientist laureate
Irving Zucker, Ph.D., has been named the second UNMC Scientist Laureate for his outstanding research into heart failure. The award is the highest recognition given to a UNMC scientist.
Jan 11, 2008
Texas physician named chairman of pediatrics
A Texas neonatologist, John Sparks, M.D., has been named chairman of the UNMC Department of Pediatrics. The appointment, which was effective Jan. 1, was announced today by John Gollan, M.D., Ph.D., dean of the UNMC College of Medicine.
Jan 11, 2008
Prevention is best treatment for carbon monoxide poisonings
Did you know that a killer could be lurking in your home or car right now? The problem is that this killer can strike without ever being seen, heard or smelled.
Jan 11, 2008
Spotlight on new faculty — meet Chad Branecki, M.D.
Chad Branecki, M.D., instructor in the department of emergency medicine, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Jan 11, 2008
Several spots remain open for Jan. 17 blood drive
Several spots are available for those who wish to donate blood during The Nebraska Medical Center’s blood drive on Thursday, Jan. 17 between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Clarkson Tower’s Storz Pavilion.
Jan 10, 2008
UNMC team discovers new Parkinson’s insights
Research by UNMC scientists has unlocked significant new insights into the cause and progression of Parkinson’s disease (PD). The work, which was published in four scientific journals, will serve as a cornerstone as scientists look for new therapies for the incurable disease that affects nearly one million Americans.
Jan 10, 2008
Dr. Gendelman discusses UNMC’s Parkinson’s breakthrough
Video of Howard Gendelman, M.D., chairman of pharmacology and experimental neuroscience and director of the Center for Neurovirology and Neurodegenerative Disorders at UNMC, speaking about a recent Parkinson’s research breakthrough made at the medical center.
Jan 10, 2008