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UNMC researcher presents at international conference

A pilot study, conducted by UNMC researcher Dr. Susan Swindells, is the first to show that select patients infected with HIV can maintain complete viral suppression when they switch from standard triple-drug therapy to single-drug therapy.

Aug 14, 2006

Deadline today for Omaha Corporate Cup

Today is the deadline to register for this year’s Omaha Corporate Cup and join thousands of walkers and runners Sept. 17. The 26th annual event benefits the American Lung Association.

Aug 14, 2006

Swarts named interim assistant vice chancellor

Keith Swarts has been appointed interim assistant vice chancellor for UNMC Business and Finance Services effective today. He will continue to serve as director of business services.

Aug 14, 2006

Dr. Kanmogne honored for HIV/AIDS research

Georgette Kanmogne, Ph.D., has two passions: family and research. Last month, those passions came together as Dr. Kanmogne’s family watched her receive the 2006 Nicholas Badami Fellowship Award for Excellence in HIV/AIDS research.

Aug 11, 2006

Presidential graduate fellowships announced

University of Nebraska President James B. Milliken has announced the 2006-07 recipients of Presidential Graduate Fellowships, including two at UNMC.

Aug 11, 2006

Hospital opens new medical records building

The Nebraska Medical Center has opened a new 32,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art medical records facility at 103rd & Crown Point Ave., just west of I-680. An open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for Sunday, Aug. 13 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Aug 11, 2006

College of Medicine photo question — week 8 answer

Learn the answer to Wednesday’s College of Medicine historical photo question.

Aug 10, 2006

Spotlight on new faculty – meet Daniel Anderson, M.D., Ph.D.

Daniel Anderson, M.D., Ph.D , assistant professor, cardiology/internal medicine, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.

Aug 10, 2006

Tom Brokaw to receive Ambassador of Hope Award

The UNMC Eppley Cancer Center will recognize legendary newscaster Tom Brokaw with the prestigious Ambassador of Hope Award on Oct. 13, at Qwest Center Omaha. The event marks the first time the Ambassador of Hope Gala will be broadcast to other locations in the state.

Aug 10, 2006

PT student rides with Tour de France legend

Jenny Kast won’t forget her recent bike ride. Kast, a UNMC physical therapy student, was among the 10,000 registered riders in this year’s Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI), where she met Tour de France legend Lance Armstrong.

Aug 10, 2006