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Dentistry alum’s art helps make Lincoln clinic more welcoming
The brightly colored pencil drawings that hang in the pediatric clinic at the UNMC College of Dentistry in Lincoln, act as hints about the artistic talent of Jane Bennett, D.D.S.
Feb 22, 2007
Medical center part of behaviorial health partnership
A behavioral health center dedicated to serving the needs of families and communities in the Omaha area will open by the end of 2007 as part of plans that will be announced today by members of a unique public-private partnership that includes UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center.
Feb 22, 2007
SBIR/STTR grants provide avenues for research funds
A few years ago while seeking funding for research into a nicotine vaccine, Sam Sanderson, Ph.D., received a boost from a Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR) grant.
Feb 22, 2007
200 children receive care at dental day event in Lincoln
UNMC’s College of Dentistry hosted its 11th annual Children’s Dental Day on Feb. 2. About 200 children from seven Nebraska communities were treated to a day of food, fun and dental care.
Feb 21, 2007
Dr. Kompella, top ophthalmologist work on nanomedicine project
UNMC’s Uday Kompella, Ph.D., associate professor of pharmaceutics and ophthalmology, is a co-principal investigator on a multi-university, multi-million dollar National Institutes of Health project aimed at improving drug delivery to the back of the human eye. The collaborative project is led by Henry Edelhauser, Ph.D., of the Emory Eye Center in Atlanta, who will speak at UNMC today at 4 p.m. in the Durham Research Center, Room 1005.
Feb 21, 2007
Meet Distinguished Scientist Tony Hollingsworth, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Tony Hollingsworth, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests. NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 25 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists for 2006. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 12 ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Feb 21, 2007
Avian flu education — public service announcements
Watch public service announcements on pandemic flu, produced by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
Feb 20, 2007
MMI using video games to help develop coordination
A video game that gets children off the couch and helps them develop balance coordination — what more could a parent ask for? Physical therapists at UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) are testing the use of a PlayStation®2 video game for enhancing balance and coordination in children.
Feb 20, 2007
Child safety and the Internet focus of Thursday EAP forum
A lunch and learn program on keeping children safe on the Internet will be held Thursday from noon to one in the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater. The program is sponsored by the UNMC Faculty Employee Assistance Program.
Feb 20, 2007
Trans-Mississippi Expo focus of Durham lecture
The Trans-Mississippi Exposition of 1898, which showcased the development of the western region, will be the focus of the Feb. 27 “Afternoon with the Durham” Brown Bag Lecture. The lecture will be held at noon in the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater.
Feb 20, 2007