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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
Women learn Xs and Os in fight against breast cancer
LINCOLN — The University of Nebraska football team fights to win games. Breast cancer survivors fight to win years. On June 2, they united with one goal: to win the fight against breast cancer.
Jun 9, 2006
National AHEC conference comes to Omaha
The National Area Health Education Center Organization’s (NAO) bi-annual conference will be held June 10-14 at the Qwest Convention Center in Omaha. The NAO conference is expected to draw 500 participants from around the country and is being hosted by the Nebraska AHEC Program Office at UNMC.
Jun 9, 2006
Nursing student meets President Bush
Meeting President George Bush was an opportunity of a lifetime for UNMC nursing graduate student Rosa Weatherly.
Jun 9, 2006
Test your College of Medicine history, win a T-shirt – day 4
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 third question — what faculty member at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine was mentioned in Osler’s famous 1902 textbook — then be challenged by a new question.
Jun 8, 2006
UNMC to propose College of Public Health
UNMC leaders will present their proposal for a UNMC College of Public Health on June 15 to the Academic Affairs Committee of the NU Board of Regents. The regents will not vote on the college’s formation but may do so at a meeting later this year.On Wednesday, Dr. Maurer named Jay Noren, M.D., M.P.H., as the director of UNMC Public Health Programs to provide initial leadership in the formation of the college.
Jun 8, 2006
Sisters support 2006 Cattlemen’s Ball
Caroline Siems didn’t start to cry until Bob Dickinson, host of this year’s 2006 Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska, asked those people who had lost a loved one to cancer to stand and be recognized.
Jun 8, 2006
Munroe-Meyer Guild to hold Garden Walk & Faire June 11
The 39th Annual Garden Walk will be Sunday, June 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (rain or shine). Sponsored by the Munroe-Meyer Guild at UNMC, proceeds will support MMI’s therapeutic, training and research activities benefiting children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities and chronic handicapping conditions.
Jun 8, 2006
Test your College of Medicine history, win a T-shirt – day 3
In celebration of the College of Medicine’s 125th anniversary, UNMC Today is testing your historial knowledge of the College of Medicine. Today, read the answer to our second question — what former faculty member and dean was trained by Harvey Cushing — then be challenged by a new question.
Jun 7, 2006
UNMC grad provides medical support in Afghanistan
When Wendy Johnson graduated from the UNMC Physician Assistant Education program in December 1998, she realized not only her dream for a health professions career, but a military one as well.
Jun 7, 2006