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Spotlight on new faculty – meet Jessica Novotny, M.D.
Jessica Novotny, M.D., assistant professor in the general internal medicine section, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Aug 24, 2007
Class in session for first clinical and translational research training cohort
Six physicians composing the first cohort of UNMC’s Clinical and Translational Research Mentored Scholars Program took initial steps toward becoming independent clinical investigators Monday during an orientation meeting.
Aug 23, 2007
The College of Nursing turns 90 — looking back with Dr. Tilden
Six deans have led the College since 1917. This is the third in a series of three stories featuring the most recent deans as they share their reflections on the occasion of the college’s 90th anniversary. Today, we look back with Virginia Tilden, D.N.Sc., who has served as dean since 2003.
Aug 23, 2007
UNeMed awards ceremony today in the DRC auditorium
The highlight of the UNeMed Innovation Week activities comes today during a ceremony recognizing UNMC scientists for their new inventions, patents and licensed technology at the 2007 Research Innovation Awards.
Aug 23, 2007
M.D./Ph.D. and BRTP welcome new students
Students in the 2007-2008 Biomedical Research Training Program (BRTP) and M.D./Ph.D. program recently took part in a three-day orientation process to help them select their area of interest for Ph.D. research.
Aug 22, 2007
CDC grant to help UNMC fight cancer among American Indians
UNMC’s Shinobu Watanabe-Galloway, Ph.D., has secured a $200,000 grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to support a cancer control program for American Indian tribes in the northern plains region.
Aug 22, 2007
UNMC enacts mass emergency notification system
In the wake of the Virginia Tech University massacre this past spring, UNMC has set up a mass emergency notification system that would alert students and employees should a shooting, tornado or other life-threatening development occur on campus.
Aug 22, 2007
Funeral services held for former UNMC perfusion tech Paul Pacaj
Funeral services were held in Omaha on Friday for former UNMC cardiovascular perfusion technologist Paul Pacaj.
Aug 21, 2007
Dr. Dixon, comparative medicine team, are vital to UNMC research
Small wonder Steve Dixon, D.V.M., director of UNMC Comparative Medicine, and his 29-member team work around the clock all year long. What else would one expect from a team that cares for 19,000 “patients”?
Aug 21, 2007
Dr. Dixon: Animal research played key role in medical advances
Steve Dixon, D.V.M., director of UNMC Comparative Medicine, can recall many poignant examples in medical history that underscore the importance of the use of animals in research — including some incidents that he was personally involved in.
Aug 21, 2007