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UNMC student receives $25,000 fellowship
Thomas Wilson is one of 66 medical students, and the only student from UNMC, to receive a $25,000 fellowship from Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
Jun 14, 2006
Students mix health, science, fun
In a UNMC pharmacy lab, three eighth-graders — Jordyn Lechtenberg, Devin Marie Jones and Tonnie Blount — conducted an experiment about the principles of drug compounding. The result: a recipe for rubbery-textured, gummy candy. The trio was among 58 eighth-graders from 31 schools across Nebraska to participate in UNMC’s 14th annual Health/Science Meet June 1-3.
Jun 14, 2006
Test your College of Medicine history, win a T-shirt – day 7
In celebration of the College of Medicine’s 125th anniversary, UNMC Today is testing your historical knowledge of the College of Medicine. Today, read the answer to our sixth question — who was Shorty Gray and how was he involved in a scandal at the College of Medicine — then be challenged by a new question. On Wednesday, plan to attend a free campuswide carnival — complete with games, jugglers, cotton candy and clowns — from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Swanson Courtyard (west of the Durham Outpatient Center).
Jun 13, 2006
Orthopaedic surgery graduation, symposium June 16-17
Later this week the UNMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation will graduate five from its residency training program, as well as sponsor a Knee & Sports Medicine Symposium.
Jun 13, 2006
UNMC helps boost diversity in health care
The Virginia-Nebraska Alliance is one way to help transform America’s health professions. This summer, 10 undergraduate students and four faculty members will be on campus, as part of the program.
Jun 13, 2006
2006 SAHP awards program, poster exhibit
The UNMC School of Allied Health Professions honored four faculty members during last month’s 19th annual awards program and poster exhibition.
Jun 13, 2006
Test your College of Medicine history, win a T-shirt – day 6
In celebration of the College of Medicine’s 125th anniversary, UNMC Today is testing your historical knowledge of the College of Medicine. Today, read the answer to our fifth question — what former faculty member was one of the discoverers of curare — then be challenged by a new question. On Wednesday, plan to attend a free campuswide carnival — complete with cotton candy, games, jugglers and clowns — from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Swanson Courtyard (west of the Durham Outpatient Center).
Jun 12, 2006
College of Medicine celebrates 125th anniversary
On June 14, 1881, a group of 19th Century physicians incorporated the medical college that is now the UNMC College of Medicine. Some 125 years later, the College of Medicine is celebrating its quasquicentennial with a series of celebratory activities and events planned to recognize this historic occasion.
Jun 12, 2006
Student Medical & Dental Education Program brings diversity
UNMC recently welcomed the most diverse group of undergraduates ever. The 78 students from over 50 universities and colleges make up the inaugural class of UNMC’s Student Medical and Dental Education Program. UNMC is one of only 12 campuses in the nation to host the prestigious program.
Jun 12, 2006
UNMC makes diagnostic breakthrough with Burkitt lymphoma
An international research study involving UNMC, the National Cancer Institute and 10 other institutions has successfully identified the gene expression signature for Burkitt lymphoma. The discovery, which is reported in the June 8 edition of The New England of Medicine, will allow physicians to better diagnose and treat Burkitt lymphoma and better distinguish it from another more common form of malignant lymphoma.
Jun 9, 2006