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Spotlight on new faculty – meet Sharon Hammer, M.D.

Sharon Hammer, M.D., assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Psychiatry, is among the many new faculty members on the UNMC campus.

Oct 9, 2006

Dr. Gendelman praises Blumkin family’s support of Parkinson’s research

On Sept. 28, Frances and Louis Blumkin and other members of the Omaha community were honored at a dinner for their generous support that continues to advance groundbreaking research in the neurosciences by providing UNMC investigators with critical funding.

Oct 9, 2006

SERA study seeks causes of rheumatoid arthritis

Identifying the causes of rheumatoid arthritis is the focus of a new study at UNMC being conducted by James O’Dell, M.D., UNMC professor of internal medicine and chief of the rheumatology and immunology section. The five-year study is called SERA — Studies of the Etiology of Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Oct 6, 2006

COM photo display opens at Durham Western Heritage Museum

A photo display commemorating the UNMC College of Medicine’s 125th Anniversary opens today at the Durham Western Heritage Museum in Omaha.

Oct 6, 2006

Med Center sets record for transplants in September

There were 37 solid-organ transplants at The Nebraska Medical Center in September, topping the previous one-month record of 33 set in July 2004.

Oct 6, 2006

Employee Satisfactions surveys due

UNMC 2006 Employee Satisfaction Surveys are due today.

Oct 6, 2006

College of Medicine photo question — week 16 answer

Learn the answer to Wednesday’s College of Medicine photo question. Read the complete list of contest winners.

Oct 5, 2006

UNMC to host international nanomedicine symposium

Scientists and physicians from 14 countries will meet in Omaha on Oct. 8-10 to share the latest advances in the growing medical field of nanomedicine.

Oct 5, 2006

Cancer researcher, survivor further cause for a cure

When Angie Miller, 43, helps Omaha kick of the Race for the Cure this Sunday, Alexander “Sasha” Kabanov, Ph.D., will kick off the Fourth International Nanomedicine Drug Delivery Symposium not far away at the Old Market Embassy Suites. The good friends each will be furthering the cause of finding a cure for cancer.

Oct 5, 2006

Brown new editor of UNMC Today

Chuck Brown is the new editor of UNMC Today.

Oct 5, 2006