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Wickert heads to Thailand for avian flu workshops
Bob Wickert will head to Bangkok, Thailand, later this month to help the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention train specialists in rapid detection techniques of avian flu.
Apr 5, 2006
Sorrell Center to enhance UNMC’s excellence in education
During the past decade, UNMC has bolstered its research and patient care facilities in its quest to become world-class. Now, it is enhancing its medical educational program with the construction of the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education.
Apr 5, 2006
Holly receives Technology Chief of the Year award
Yvette Holly, assistant vice chancellor for UNMC Information Technology Services, was among a crowd of about 550 people Tuesday when she and three other technology professionals, two students, and two area firms, were recognized for their contributions to Nebraska’s technology industry.
Apr 5, 2006
Groundbreaking today for new education building
Today’s formal groundbreaking ceremony for the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education will begin at 10:30 a.m. A campus reception will follow.
Apr 4, 2006
Dental college celebrates scholarly activities
The UNMC College of Dentistry recently held its 20th Annual Professionals’ Day and 39th Annual Student Scientific Program.
Apr 4, 2006
It’s difficult to see germs when you sneeze – until you’ve met Dr. Knows. On Wednesday, 65 third-graders from Fontanelle Elementary saw first-hand how germs spread after the giant puppet sneezed colored confetti out of his nose.
Apr 3, 2006
UNMC graduate programs climb in national rankings
UNMC’s College of Medicine continued its climb in two categories of this year’s U.S.News & World Report’s academic rankings.
Apr 3, 2006
Groundbreaking signals new era of medical education
A new era of medical education is about to be launched at UNMC. The launching will take place Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., with a formal groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning of construction of a new education building on the UNMC campus.
Apr 3, 2006
Hydro-mulching turns site green
On Friday, workers sprayed the perimeter of the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education site with grass seed to help stabilize the soil and prevent erosion from rain and wind. The hydro-mulching process gave the brown construction hole a festive St. Patrick’s Day color.
Apr 3, 2006
Discovery could aid fight against cancer
Cancer researchers have discovered that metabolites of natural estrogens can react with deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) to cause specific damage that initiates the series of events leading to breast, prostate and other human cancers. UNMC researchers are part of the discovery team.
Mar 31, 2006