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Oncologist’s editorial published in cancer journal

Jean Grem, M.D., professor of oncology and hematology at UNMC, has published an editorial in the May 19 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. The editorial looks at the difficulty in studying the various regimens of adjuvant chemotherapy available for treating colorectal cancer.

May 20, 2004

UNMC leadership team makes historic trek across Nebraska

It was a historic trip – two days, four speaking stops, 32 media interviews and more than 1,000 miles. In what is believed to be the largest group of University of Nebraska leaders to ever go out as a group across the state, 10 UNMC administrators piled into two vans on April 28 and 29 and went from Omaha to Scottsbluff and back on a landmark goodwill tour.

May 19, 2004

A weekly IRB message — revised application forms

Each Wednesday, UNMC Today features an informational article about changes affecting UNMC’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) and the research community. Read on to see how the new application forms are different.

May 19, 2004

Arts for Hearts Show, silent auction May 20-21 to benefit MMI

Although a number of fund-raising events benefit MMI programs, the annual Arts for Hearts Show and Silent Auction is the only event where the items for sale are hand-crafted by MMI clients. The Third Annual Arts for Hearts Show and Silent Auction will take place this week.

May 19, 2004

2004 Harris award winners announced

Six UNMC graduate students have received the 2004 Norman and Bernice Harris Awards in Cancer Research.

May 18, 2004

Good Samaritan showers patient with kindness

“Angels” is how Mickayla Zellner describes the act of kindness bestowed upon her last week at The Nebraska Medical Center. But, it all started several weeks ago, when the expectant mother was going to a routine obstetrics office visit on campus.

May 18, 2004

College of Dentistry honored for helping children

UNMC’s College of Dentistry in Lincoln is being recognized today by the Nebraska State Board of Health with an award for Dental Day V. The award is given to acknowledge community efforts to promote public health.

May 17, 2004

Robak final finalist for NU presidency to visit UNMC

Kim Robak on Friday was the fourth and final finalist for the University of Nebraska president position to make a formal visit to UNMC.

May 17, 2004

Hope Medical Outreach Coalition honors professionals

The Hope Medical Outreach Coalition recently honored the coalition’s network of volunteer health care providers. Members of the network include health professionals from UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center.

May 17, 2004

Ellis the third finalist for NU presidency to visit UNMC

Adm. James Ellis Jr. on Thursday was the third finalist for the University of Nebraska president position to make a formal visit to UNMC.

May 14, 2004