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Fair displays breadth of research activity
The sixth annual Research Fair, sponsored by the UNMC College of Medicine and Office of Research and Development, featured 44 posters and a myriad of research projects across campus.
Jan 13, 2006
Today marks the launch of a new era for Omaha’s largest group practice. UNMC Physicians, formerly known as University Medical Associates (UMA), is pushing into the future with a new identity.
Jan 13, 2006
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. — part 3 of 5
In commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day, UNMC Today shares the brief response that sparked a 13-month boycott that ended segregation in the Montgomery, Ala., bus system.
Jan 12, 2006
Muellenberg shifts gears after 22 years
On Dec. 31, Phyllis Muellenberg retired after 22 years as director of the School of Allied Health’s Clinical Laboratory Science Program. But that doesn’t mean she’s going anywhere. Today’s tea honoring Muellenberg is from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in Private Dining Rooms A & B.
Jan 12, 2006
Free admission to Durham Western Heritage Museum
Under a new partnership with the Durham Western Heritage Museum, UNMC, UMA and The Nebraska Medical Center employees and their families will be admitted free by showing their employee ID badge. See story for details, as well as upcoming events.
Jan 12, 2006
Grant to make Latino health conference a reality
A conference for health professionals that focuses on Latino health is something Lois Colburn has wanted to host for a long time. Thanks to a $30,000 grant from Pfizer Pharmaceuticals the Latino Health Conference will be held in May.
Jan 11, 2006
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. — part 2 of 5
In commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, UNMC Today continues its series of photos and quotations from the civil rights leader. In today’s excerpt, King spotlights nonconformists.
Jan 11, 2006
Miracle cancer survivor now helps others
Jason Schoo and Richard Bean share a common passion – they both love college basketball. The two men also share another bond – both are survivors of head and neck cancer, the most disfiguring form of cancer. See end of story for details on the Saving Faces art exhibit and speaker series, which opens Friday.
Jan 11, 2006
Excessive alcohol consumption can affect bone health
Terrence Donohue Jr., Ph.D., UNMC professor of internal medicine, says chronic consumption of excessive alcohol can inhibit the formation and function of new bone cells called osteoblasts. The result is decreasing new bone formation required for maintenance of bone health and healing after bone injuries.
Jan 10, 2006
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. — part 1 of 5
In commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, UNMC Today will feature a five-part series of photos and quotations from the civil rights leader. In today’s excerpt, King addresses conscience.
Jan 10, 2006