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Study focused on mystery of West Nile virus
Doctors and researchers at UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, are working to uncover the mystery of why some people infected with West Nile virus become severely ill and others show no symptoms.
Aug 6, 2007
Spotlight on innovation — meet Dong Wang, Ph.D.
On Aug. 23, UNMC scientists will be recognized for their groundbreaking research at UNeMed’s 2007 Innovation Awards. This is the fourth in a series of profiles spotlighting these remarkable scientists.
Aug 6, 2007
Public invited to free non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma presentation
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society invites the public to a free presentation on non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma on Wednesday, Aug. 29, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. CDT.
Aug 3, 2007
UNMC researcher brings pilot project to West Africa
UNMC researcher Georgette Kanmogne, Ph.D., recently received $386,422 from the National Institutes of Mental Health to launch a pilot project on the neurological impact of HIV in West Africans living in Cameroon.
Aug 3, 2007
Web source ranks Eppley among world’s leading cancer centers
The UNMC Eppley Cancer Center is among 21 of the world’s leading cancer centers according to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), a non-profit organization dedicated to improving care for cancer patients.
Aug 3, 2007
UNMC hosts 2007 State Science Meet Alumni Reunion
Seventeen Nebraska high school students recently attended a reunion for past participants of the UNMC State Science Meet. The students, who were eighth graders in 2004 and 2005, are now juniors and seniors in high school.
Aug 3, 2007
Scotts’ support makes new arthritis center a reality
Great Scott … they are at it again. Two of UNMC’s biggest supporters, Ruth and Bill Scott, were on campus last week to participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Nebraska Arthritis Outcomes Research Center located on the third floor of Poynter Hall.
Aug 2, 2007
UNMC seeks nominations for J.G. (Jack) Elliott Award
UNMC is currently accepting nominations for the 2008 J.G. (Jack) Elliott Award.
Aug 2, 2007
Jo Giles joins UNMC public affairs team
A familiar face on Omaha television, Jo Giles, has joined the UNMC public affairs team as communications specialist.
Aug 2, 2007
UNMC students make global contacts at international forum
Talking HIV treatments over a beer with a medical student from Japan, listening to a Chinese graduate student’s presentation on wing-expansion defects in silkworms, discussing the impact of Japanese pitcher Daisuke Matsusaka joining the Boston Red Sox and eating sushi at 5 a.m. in the world’s largest fish market. These were some of the experiences UNMC students took from the International Student Forum in Tokyo in June.
Aug 1, 2007