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Pearsons’ gift to aid research into fighting vision loss

Roy and Mary Pearson of Holdrege have donated $200,000 to the University of Nebraska Foundation, designating it to UNMC researcher, Iqbal Ahmad, Ph.D., for his research in fighting vision loss.

Jan 31, 2007

UNMC Today seeking love stories for Valentine’s Day special

If you have a great Valentine’s Day story or some other amorous anecdote that you would like to share with the UNMC community, we would love to hear from you. UNMC Today will compile these stories for a special feature to run on Valentine’s Day.

Jan 31, 2007

Meet Distinguished Scientist Keith Mueller, Ph.D.

UNMC researcher Keith Mueller, 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 31, 2007

ITS recommends not upgrading Windows Vista, Office 2007

A note from UNMC’s Information Technology Services about Windows Vista, Office 2007

Jan 30, 2007

Avian flu education — advance preparation is key

International health experts say a pandemic is inevitable at some point in the future. Scientists are concerned that a pandemic from the H5N1 virus may emerge soon because two of the three conditions for an avian flu pandemic already exist with the H5N1 virus.

Jan 30, 2007

Avian flu forum this afternoon in Storz Pavilion

The second in the latest series of avian flu forums will be held today at 3:30 p.m. in Storz Pavilion, Rooms 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Jan 30, 2007

Dr. Snyder named to federal health care quality group

Rita Snyder, Ph.D., recently was appointed to serve a three-year term with the lead federal agency charged with improving the quality of health care in the United States.

Jan 30, 2007

Fair gives researchers forum to show their work

UNMC researchers filled the Durham Outpatient Center Atrium with 30 posters recently as part of the seventh annual Research Fair.

Jan 29, 2007

Dr. Muelleman to chair new emergency medicine department

Robert Muelleman, M.D., has been named chairman of UNMC’s new emergency medicine department, which gained official designation as a new department on Jan. 1.

Jan 29, 2007

Powwow exhibit a must-see on Passport Partners Day

Among the many spectacular exhibits that can be seen during the Joslyn Art Museum Passport Partners Employee Day on Saturday is one titled “Faces from the Land: A Photographic Journey through Native America.” The exhibit, which features astonishing photographs of American Indian powwow dancers, has a special place in the heart of Terri Kalinowski, coordinator of The Nebraska Medical Center thrift store.

Jan 26, 2007