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Registration still open for campus alert system
In the wake of Thursday’s shootings at Northern Illinois University, UNMC employees and students are reminded that they can still register for the e2Campus security system that would quickly alert them should a shooting, tornado or other life-threatening development occur on campus.
Feb 18, 2008
Meet Distinguished Scientist Angie Rizzino, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Angie Rizzino, 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.
Feb 15, 2008
UNMC’s Priortization of Academic Programs has been updated and can now by viewed by clicking here. The prioritization emphasizes UNMC’s existing and emerging areas of excellence rather than particular colleges, schools, institutes or other traditional academic organizations.
Feb 15, 2008
Researcher talks about UNMC’s role in discovery
Novel technology developed by UNMC’s Paul Dunman, Ph.D., played a critical role in Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s discovery of a novel way to inhibit and potentially kill the deadly Staph bacteria by starving it of the nutrients it requires to survive.
Feb 15, 2008
UNMC researchers co-author Science journal article
A UNMC research team has helped scientists from Vanderbilt University Medical Center in discovering a protein that starves staphylococcus bacteria to death by hiding the metals they crave. The findings are published in Science.
Feb 15, 2008
Research support opportunities outlined Feb. 18
On Monday, Feb. 18, Jane Meza, Ph.D., associate professor of biostatistics in the College of Public Health, will highlight the research support opportunities provided by the Center for Collaboration on Research Design and Analysis. Dr. Meza is director of the center.
Feb 15, 2008
Still time to register for Feb. 17 Walk and Roll
There is still time to register for the fourth annual Walk and Roll for Disabilities this Sunday, Feb. 17, at the Westroads Mall in Omaha.
Feb 15, 2008
Lunch and learn on affirmative action ban Feb. 21
A lunch and learn session regarding a legislative initiative aimed at banning affirmative action has been scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 21 at noon in the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater. Lunch will be provided for the first 50 employees to attend.
Feb 14, 2008
UNMC researchers making strides to prevent birth defects
To see her now, Michelle Vitamvas is a picture of health. But two months after she was born, Vitamvas was diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot — a heart defect that caused her to have a blue appearance because of reduced oxygen in the blood. … But Vitamvas, now 32, and others born with congenital heart defects are living healthy, productive lives thanks to research advances such as those forged by team of UNMC’s Tom Rosenquist, Ph.D.
Feb 14, 2008
UNMC research chief talks about his own work
Video of UNMC Vice Chancellor for Research Tom Rosenquist, Ph.D., discussing his team’s work in congenital heart defects.
Feb 14, 2008