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Nanoimaging core facility open house Nov. 28
With microscopes strong enough to make the body of a single cell look “like an ocean,” the newly-established UNMC Nanoimaging Core Facility is the place to go for researchers needing to get a glimpse at individual molecules, their assemblies and nanoparticles.
Nov 27, 2007
Core Facility Focus on the Nanoimaging Core Facility
The Nanoimaging Core Facility is one of several core facilities available for use by UNMC researchers.
Nov 27, 2007
Agreement reached with UnitedHealthcare
UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, and UNMC Physicians have reached new agreements with UnitedHealthcare and its organ-transplant affiliate, United Resource Networks. The new agreements mean that all UnitedHealthcare customers will continue to have uninterrupted network access to affordable, quality health care services from The Nebraska Medical Center and UNMC Physicians.
Nov 27, 2007
Carol Wilson, legendary nursing administrator, dies
A legendary hospital nursing administrator for UNMC, Carol Wilson, died on Friday at Hospice House in Omaha from complications resulting from her lengthy battle with colon cancer.
Nov 27, 2007
Million-step Monday – activity conversions
A list of conversions that shows how many steps you can log for performing exercises other than walking.
Nov 26, 2007
‘Night of a Thousand Stars’ set for Dec. 1
One of Omaha’s great holiday traditions — the “Night of a Thousand Stars” fund raiser for the Nebraska AIDS Project — will be held Saturday, Dec. 1.
Nov 26, 2007
Dr. Sanger plays key role in stem cell research breakthrough
UNMC geneticist Warren Sanger, Ph.D., played a key role in providing the genetic testing for a major scientific breakthrough earlier this month in which scientists for the first time successfully derived embryonic stem cells by reprogramming the genetic material from skin cells while studying rhesus macaque monkeys.
Nov 26, 2007
Bring your children to visit Santa without dealing with bad parking or mall lines on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Lower Storz Pavilion in the Clarkson Tower.
Nov 26, 2007
Clarifying holiday closure policy
A note from UNMC Human Resources about holiday closures.
Nov 26, 2007
The poison center talks turkey
Food is a central focus at many holiday gatherings. It is no surprise during this busy time that many cooks take short-cuts. Therefore, the Nebraska Regional
Poison Center sees an increase in food-borne illnesses during the holidays. The major source of food poisonings is from improper handling, preparation, cooking and storage. The center offers some tips to make your holidays safe.
Nov 21, 2007