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40th street to close Monday for utility work
Beginning Monday, 40th Street will be closed for three to four days for utility work. The street will be closed just south of Dewey Avenue.
Jul 19, 2007
Study looks at curbing depression in head and neck cancer patients
A multidisciplinary team of UNMC researchers has secured a $1.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study the prevention of depression in head and neck cancer patients.
Jul 18, 2007
‘The Contessa’ to discuss the wild west at noon today
Details of life in the “American West” will be highlighted during a presentation by Marla Matkin, a.k.a. “the Contessa,” today at noon in the Wittson Hall Amphitheater.
Jul 18, 2007
UNMC aims to win Corporate Cycling title
Peter Pellerito of the Center for Healthy Living is calling on medical center cyclists to come out in force to enjoy pedaling, a picnic and help UNMC win the Corporate Cycling Challenge on Sunday, Aug. 19.
Jul 18, 2007
UNMC cystic fibrosis program among nation’s best
A national review of cystic fibrosis centers by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation shows the UNMC adult CF program ranks among the eight top benchmark programs in the country.
Jul 17, 2007
Dr. Sonya Smith new associate vice chancellor for academic affairs
Sonya Smith, Ed.D., J.D., will join the UNMC administrative team on Aug. 1 as associate vice chancellor for academic affairs.
Jul 17, 2007
Openings available for ongoing ‘CSI Nebraska’ program
The “CSI Nebraska” program, which kicked off Monday and runs through Thursday, is being hosted by the College of Nursing. … There are still openings for those 17 and older to participate in sessions on Wednesday and Thursday.
Jul 17, 2007
Million-Step Monday — Making their first million
Three UNMC employees have reported reaching Chimney Rock as part of the virtual trek across Nebraska.
Jul 16, 2007
Spotlight on innovation — Meet Surinder Batra, Ph.D.
On Aug. 23, UNMC scientists will be recognized for their groundbreaking research at UNeMed’s 2007 Innovation Awards. This is the first in a series of profiles spotlighting these remarkable scientists. … Among UNMC’s most accomplished inventors, Surinder Batra, Ph.D., knows the protection of preliminary ideas is critical if scientific discoveries are to move into the marketplace.
Jul 16, 2007
Drs. Gordon and Grovas shave hair to fight cancer
With the sounds of electric razors buzzing, the atrium of The Nebraska Medical Center was transformed into a barbershop on Friday at a benefit for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a non-profit charity that raises money for childhood cancer research.
Jul 16, 2007