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Oncologists to shave their heads to fight cancer
On Friday, identifying with their patients will take on a whole new meaning for Alfred Grovas, M.D. and Bruce Gordon, M.D., oncologists at UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center.
Jul 11, 2007
UNMC posts accreditation team’s final report
UNMC has received its Final Site Visit Team Report from The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (HLC-NCA). The report is one of the new items posted on UNMC’s reaccreditation Web site.
Jul 10, 2007
UNMC researchers write groundbreaking textbook
Three years ago when the department of pharmacology merged with the Center for Neurovirology and Neurodegenerative Disorders to become the UNMC Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience, there were a lot of questions about the connection between neuroscience, immunology and pharmacology.
Jul 10, 2007
BRIN scholars on campus — meet Austin Nuxoll
Twenty-five students from eight different undergraduate and community college programs have joined the Institutional Development Award Program (IDeA) Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE)/ Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (BRIN) program. … Today, we meet Austin Nuxoll, one of the new BRIN scholars on campus.
Jul 10, 2007
Million-step Monday — step standings
UNMC Today wants to hear how many total steps you’ve taken in the 1 Million Step Challenge so you can join the growing list of walkers.
Jul 9, 2007
Disaster Behavioral Health Conference July 12-13
For the fifth consecutive year, area mental health professionals will gather July 12-13 to look at the psychological aspects of dealing with disasters. About 200 people are expected to attend the Nebraska Disaster Behavioral Health Conference at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 555 S. 10th St., in downtown Omaha.
Jul 9, 2007
BRIN scholars on campus — meet Katie Langenfeld
Twenty-five students from eight different undergraduate and community college programs have joined the Institutional Development Award Program (IDeA) Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE)/ Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (BRIN) program. … Today, we meet Katie Langenfeld, one of the new BRIN scholars on campus.
Jul 6, 2007
Midtown block party and fireworks show on tap tonight
Destination Midtown will host its second annual Summer Block Party today at Field Club School, 3512 Walnut St., from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The party preceeds the Midtown Fireworks Show, which starts at 10 p.m. Admission to the block party is free.
Jul 5, 2007
‘Lively’ Foundations for Success class graduates
During what UNMC Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources John Russell said was the rowdiest Foundations for Success Graduation ceremony he’s attended, 42 UNMC employees graduated June 7 from the fifth session of the career development program.
Jul 5, 2007
Many members of the UNMC community will undoubtedly turn their thoughts and prayers on Independence Day to friends and loved ones serving their country, including several service members supporting the War on Terror in Iraq and other combat zones. … UNMC Today has compiled a list of current military members with medical center connections.
Jul 3, 2007