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Partnership event at Joslyn offers western-style fun
Western-themed fun will be the order of the day on Saturday during a Passport Partners event at Joslyn Art Museum.
Jan 24, 2007
Meet Distinguished Scientist Ming-Fong Lin, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Ming-Fong Lin, 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.
Jan 24, 2007
Advocate illustrates American Indian health care status
Her presentation was simple, startling and very personal.For more than an hour, Carole Anne Heart weaved stories from her life into the facts and figures she presented about American Indians to the 20 undergraduate students visiting UNMC earlier this month for a cultural competency.
Jan 23, 2007
Avian flu education — Preparation goes beyond avian flu
Even if an avian influenza pandemic never becomes a reality, it’s always a good idea to be prepared for it and other disasters, said Sharon Medcalf, associate director of the Center for Biopreparedness Education.
Jan 23, 2007
Dr. Hinrichs to lead COM’s research development
Steven Hinrichs, M.D., has been named the College of Medicine’s new senior associate dean for research development, the college’s dean, John Gollan, M.D., Ph.D., has announced.
Jan 23, 2007
Construction approved to establish low vision clinic
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Friday approved construction of a $1.2 million Center for Visual Rehabilitation on the UNMC campus. The center will be the only non-profit provider of comprehensive visual rehabilitation services for children and adults in the region.
Jan 22, 2007
Regents approve further exploration of Norfolk nursing division
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Friday gave unanimous approval for UNMC to explore the next phase toward establishing a nursing division in Norfolk.
Jan 22, 2007
College of Medicine dean creates clinical excellence awards
The UNMC College of Medicine has created the Dean’s Clinical Excellence Awards to recognize outstanding clinical contributions by its faculty.
Jan 22, 2007
College of Medicine creates basic science education award
The UNMC College of Medicine has created the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Basic Science Education to annually recognize outstanding educational contributions by its basic science faculty.
Jan 22, 2007
Dr. Prentice wraps up term leading federal committee
Ernest Prentice, Ph.D., earlier this month wrapped up his term as chairman of a federal committee that has spent the past four years reshaping national policy on human medical research.
Jan 19, 2007