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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

Actor John Beasley to present Martin Luther King Jr. Day address

Actor John Beasley — who is celebrated for his work on the big and small screens — will deliver a commemorative address at The Nebraska Medical Center on Monday, Jan. 21 to honor slain civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr.

Jan 9, 2008

Research fair draws a crowd

More than 70 students came from near and far to attend the eighth annual College of Medicine Research Fair on Tuesday in the Durham Outpatient Center West Atrium.

Jan 9, 2008

Team developing new campuswide faculty records system

A steering committee composed of personnel from all UNMC colleges and units has officially begun developing a new faculty records system that will be implemented across the entire campus.

Jan 9, 2008

Dr. Cuddigan named chair of adult health and illness department

Janet Cuddigan, Ph.D., assistant professor of the College of Nursing, has been appointed chairwoman of the Adult Health and Illness Department effective Nov. 1.

Jan 8, 2008

A note about the campus drug policy

UNMC employees are required to adhere to the Drug-Free Workplace Policy, which prohibits employees from the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of alcohol and/or a controlled substance on UNMC property. The term “substance” refers to drug or chemical compounds that are controlled by local, state, or federal law. UNMC complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, as amended.

Jan 8, 2008

Spotlight on new faculty — meet Russell Smith, M.D.

Russell Smith, M.D., associate professor in the department of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.

Jan 8, 2008

Fremont library receives ‘Go Local’ recognition

The Keene Memorial Library in Fremont was presented the first Go Local Nebraska Recognition Award last week by Marie Reidelbach, associate director of the UNMC McGoogan Library of Medicine.

Jan 7, 2008