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UNMC researchers get almost $6 million in VA grants
As any researcher knows, it’s all about getting grant funding. Six investigators at UNMC hit the jackpot recently when they each independently applied for Merit Review grants from the Veterans Administration (VA).
Apr 13, 2007
William Penry to receive Star of Courage
Cancer survivors amaze and they inspire. The Nebraska Medical Center will honor their determination and spirit at “A Celebration of Courage — An Evening for Cancer Survivors” on May 2 at the Holland Performing Arts Center in Omaha.
Apr 13, 2007
Donations accepted April 16-27 for military care packages
In conjunction with National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (April 22-28), the Clinical Laboratory Professionals of UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center are sending care packages to military troops.
Apr 12, 2007
Pulitzer-Prize winning author, Robert Neil Butler, M.D., will present the 2007 Denham Harman, M.D., Ph.D., Lectureship in Biomedical Gerontology today at noon in the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater.
Apr 12, 2007
Blogging from the chancellor’s retreat
UNMC Today will be blogging from the Chancellor’s Strategic Planning Retreat today. Check the Chancellor’s Blog on the UNMC Web site throughout the day for updates from the retreat.
Apr 12, 2007
Maurers host alumni gathering in the ‘Sunshine State’
Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and his wife, Beverly, hosted the first ever UNMC alumni event in Florida late last month.
Apr 11, 2007
Catering department accepting standing orders
In an effort to serve you efficiently, The Nebraska Medical Center Catering Department is now accepting “Standing Order Requests” for the July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008 calendar year.
Apr 11, 2007
Event to shine light on the bigger ‘wellness’ picture
Jayme Nekuda of the Center for Healthy Living wants you to know “wellness” is about much more than treadmills and salads. Her point will be emphasized Tuesday, April 17 at the center’s “Well Aware” event, which will feature a variety of wellness-themed booths from businesses and organizations.
Apr 11, 2007
AIA lecture tonight in the Durham Research Center
Richard Jackson, M.D., a professor from California-Berkley, will show how the shaping of society’s built environments contributes to people’s well being during a lecture at UNMC tonight.
Apr 11, 2007
MEG to put UNMC at forefront of neurological sciences
Thanks in part to a $1 million anonymous donation, a new machine will come to UNMC later this year that will rapidly boost the medical center’s prominence in the world of neurological sciences.
Apr 10, 2007