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Blood donation slots available for medical center drive
Several spots are available for those who wish to donate blood during The Nebraska Medical Center’s blood drive on Wednesday between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Clarkson Tower’s Storz Pavilion.
Jul 20, 2007
Surgical-robot collaborator finalist for international award
Mark Rentschler, Ph.D., who helped UNMC scientists develop surgical robots, is a finalist for the 2007 BMW Group’s International Scientific Innovation Award.
Jul 20, 2007
Bash to benefit children with cancer Aug. 18
Omaha-area Optimist Clubs have joined together to hold the “Summer Bash for Childhood Cancer” on Saturday, August 18 at The Digz at 4428 S. 140th St.
Jul 20, 2007
Second annual Kicks for a Cure raises $145,000
Local cancer research received a boost from the second annual Kicks for a Cure women’s soccer exhibition weekend held this spring. The proceeds, which support the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center and Creighton University’s Hereditary Cancer Institute, totaled $145,000, surpassing last year’s total by 26 percent.
Jul 19, 2007
Spotlight on new faculty — meet Grant Hutchins, M.D.
Grant Hutchins, M.D., assistant professor of gastroenterology, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Jul 19, 2007
Two from UNMC receive Presidential Graduate Fellowships
LINCOLN — University of Nebraska President James B. Milliken has announced the eight 2007-08 recipients of Presidential Graduate Fellowships.
Jul 19, 2007
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