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UNMC research funding hits record high
In a year in which many academic health science centers felt the sting of cutbacks in research funding from the National Institutes of Health, UNMC had its greatest year ever, bringing in nearly $80 million during fiscal year 2005-06, an increase of nearly 10 percent over the previous year’s record high of $72.5 million.
Jul 27, 2006
College of Medicine photo question — week 6
The UNMC campus continues its celebration of the College of Medicine’s 125th anniversary today with another historical photo question.
Jul 26, 2006
Hospital to bring movies to young patients
The Nebraska Medical Center will become the first medical center in Omaha to participate in Lollipop Theater. Pediatric patients will see “Over the Hedge” today, thanks to funding from the University Hospital Auxiliary.
Jul 26, 2006
UNMC to seek approval for College of Public Health
UNMC officials Friday will seek approval of the Board of Regents for establishing a College of Public Health on the UNMC campus. If approved, the COPH would be the first new college at UNMC since 1968.
Jul 26, 2006
Smithsonian lecture series continues Aug. 1
The Durham Western Heritage Museum’s Smithsonian lecture series continues Tuesday, Aug. 1, with Dr. Lynne Lancaste, a faculty member in the Department of Classics and World Religions at Ohio University.
Jul 26, 2006
BRIN scholars on campus — meet Sara Ourada
Meet Sara Ourada, one of 25 students from 10 different undergraduate and community college programs who is participating in this summer’s Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (BRIN) program to explore biomedical research.
Jul 25, 2006
Family headed home from Lebanon, turmoil
For days, Pierre Fayad, M.D., waited near the phone for news regarding the safety of his family and whether they would be able to leave Lebanon and return to the United States. Now, he’s counting the minutes when their plane lands in Omaha.
Jul 25, 2006
Silver U recipients announced for July
To find out this month’s recipients of the Chancellor’s Silver ‘U’ Award click on Reward and Recognition (the left hand side of UNMC Today) and scroll to the Silver ‘U’ section.
Jul 24, 2006
Cancer survivor to drive tractor across Iowa
Cancer survivor Bob Husz is plowing ahead for a cure as he finalizes plans to drive his tractor along State Highway 92 to raise awareness and funding for cancer research.
The week-long 270-mile journey, which will begin Monday, Aug. 7 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is part of a grassroots campaign called the “Tractor Ride Against Cancer” (T.R.A.C.), an effort to support hematological malignancy (blood-related) cancer and solid tumor cancer research at UNMC.
Jul 24, 2006
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Dennis Kent, D.D.S.
Dennis Kent, D.D.S., clinical associate professor and assistant dean for advanced clinical practice at the College of Dentistry, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Jul 21, 2006