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Research shows promise for reducing burden of HIV treatment
UNMC is conducting research targeted at reducing the daily HIV/AIDS multiple pill regimen to a single monthly injection using a nanotechnology drug delivery system. By using macrophages, the cells that carry HIV throughout the body, researchers have successfully delivered anti-retroviral drugs directly to tissues where the virus grows.
Aug 16, 2006
Regents extend resident tuition eligibility to state’s veterans
Veterans of all branches of the U.S. armed services will be eligible to attend the University of Nebraska at in-state (resident) tuition rates under an amendment to the university’s tuition policy approved by the Board of Regents on July 28.
Aug 15, 2006
New Web-based antivenom index now available
Launched on Aug. 10, the Online Antivenom Index is a Web-based database allowing doctors, poison control centers and hospitals to access up-to-date information about antivenom stocked at AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums. Steven Seifert, M.D., professor in the department of surgery, emergency medicine section, at UNMC, and medical director of the Nebraska Regional Poison Center, was one of the team members that helped develop the index.
Aug 15, 2006
UMA Building renamed Medical Sciences Building
The University Medical Associates (UMA) Building on the medical center campus has a new name. Effective immediately, the five-level building will be known as the Medical Sciences Building.
Aug 15, 2006
Librarian blogs about cancer experiences
Teri Hartman knows how to find information on all types of diseases for visitors of the McGoogan Library of Medicine. Now she’s immersed in her own research. Hartman, head of education and assistant professor of the McGoogan Library of Medicine, has been diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare and unpredictable form of cancer found mostly in the head and neck.
Aug 15, 2006
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
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
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