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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
UNMC studying vitamin A treatment for emphysema
UNMC is participating in a 13-state study to test the safety and effectiveness of retinoic acid, a vitamin A derivative, in repairing damaged lung tissue in people with emphysema.
Jul 13, 2007
Core Facility Focus on the Microarray Core Section
The Microarray Core Section is one of several Core facilities available for use by UNMC researchers.
Jul 13, 2007
Spotlight on new faculty — Chandrakanth Are, M.D.
Chandrakanth Are, M.D., assistant professor of surgical oncology, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Jul 13, 2007
Destination Midtown appoints new executive director
The Destination Midtown board of directors has announced the appointment of Jamie Grayson as the group’s executive director. She will assume her new responsibilities effective July 23.
Jul 13, 2007
Senators secure $2 million for UNMC — approval pending
Through an appropriations bill, U.S. Sens. Ben Nelson and Chuck Hagel have secured $2 million for UNMC to advance research to develop early screening and better treatments for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease using nanotechnology.
Jul 12, 2007
SAHP’s Kyle Meyer receives Ph.D.
Kyle Meyer, associate dean of the UNMC School of Allied Health Professions (SAHP), successfully defended his Ph.D. dissertation on Tuesday at the University of Nebraska at Omaha School of Public Administration.
Jul 12, 2007
Dr. Bean goes to Washington — University that is
When LeDon Bean, Ph.D., walked onto UNMC’s campus eight years ago as a master’s program student, he brought with him a desire to inspire minority students to follow in his footsteps. Now, with doctorate in hand, he takes that passion to his new post-doc research position at Washington University in St. Louis.
Jul 11, 2007
Cowtowns and soiled doves focus of July 18 presentation
Marla Matkin, a.k.a. “the Contessa,” will delve into the details of life in the “American West” during a presentation on the UNMC campus on Wednesday, July 18.
Jul 11, 2007