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Dr. Rupp says the time is right for flu shots
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officials have declared this week “National Influenza Vaccination Week” to urge more Americans to get vaccinated. UNMC’s Mark Rupp, M.D., says getting vaccinated is a good idea.
Nov 30, 2006
Record crowd attends stem cell Mini-med
Stem cell research is one of the country’s most controversial and politically-charged medical issues. So it’s no surprise that a record crowd filled the Durham Research Center Auditorium on Tuesday night for UNMC’s Mini-Medical School on stem cells.
Nov 30, 2006
Do you know the UNMC campus policy about holiday leave? If not, do you know where to find this and other UNMC policies online?
Nov 29, 2006
UNMC volunteers do health screenings at Omaha mission
Ira Combs, UNMC community nurse coordinator and liaison to north Omaha for the Minority Health Education and Research Office, led a group of volunteers who helped administer flu shots and other health care services at the Fifth Annual “Mission Possible” event at Omaha’s Open Door Mission on Nov. 11.
Nov 29, 2006
Meet UNMC Distinguisted Scientist Rob Lewis, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Rob Lewis, 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.
Nov 29, 2006
Public health leadership institute announces new scholars
The second class of scholars at Great Plains Public Health Leadership Institute recently began instruction.
Nov 28, 2006
Genetics center has new name and new possibilities
World-class genetics research has been highlighted by Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., as a standard for UNMC scientists. UNMC’s Center for Molecular Genetics and Genomics stands to be a major ingredient in realizing that standard, said the center’s director, James Shull, Ph.D.
Nov 28, 2006
CDC scientist says STATPack System has great possibilities
Health care professionals say a computerized emergency response system for public health laboratories developed in Nebraska is proving to be a valuable tool for other states and has the potential to impact public health systems worldwide.
Nov 27, 2006
Series of events to highlight World AIDS Day activities in Omaha
A series of nine events between Nov. 29 and Dec. 2, including a seminar at UNMC featuring Dr. Susan Swindells and an influential Catholic priest, will highlight World AIDS Day activities in Omaha this year.
Nov 27, 2006
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Miguel S. Daccarett, M.D.
Miguel S. Daccarett, M.D., instructor in the department of orthopaedic surgery and rehabilitation, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Nov 27, 2006