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Barbara Piper, D.N.Sc., knows a lot about fatigue. In fact, the UNMC College of Nursing associate professor is known around the world for her expertise on cancer-related fatigue and anemia.

Jun 17, 2004

UNMC rheumatologist writes review for prestigious journal

James O’Dell, M.D., professor of medicine and chief of the section of rheumatology and immunology at UNMC, has written a review for the country’s most prestigious medical journal. Unlike other published articles, this was by invitation. The 4,000-word review, titled “Therapeutic Strategies for Rheumatoid Arthritis,” appears in today’s (June 17) issue of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).

Jun 17, 2004

Affiliation agreements enhance cultural competence

The creation of academic affiliation agreements between UNMC and minority undergraduate institutions was highlighted at the annual meeting of the Graduate Research, Education and Training (GREAT) group of the American Association of Medical Colleges in Austin, Texas, as a way to increase minority biomedical researchers.

Jun 17, 2004

A weekly IRB message — continuing review

Each Wednesday, UNMC Today features an informational article about changes affecting UNMC’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) and the research community. Today’s message will discuss continuing review and tips for completing the report.

Jun 16, 2004

New continuing education director ready to lead

Energy and enthusiasm radiate from Lois Colburn, the new executive director of the Center for Continuing Education at UNMC. Just ask anyone who knows her.

Jun 16, 2004

MPH program receives national accreditation

The UNMC and University of Nebraska at Omaha joint Master of Public Health Program was awarded national accreditation status May 13 by the Council on Education for Public Health.

Jun 15, 2004

Therapeutic vaccine approach for Parkinson’s disease

Scientists at UNMC and Columbia University Medical Center in New York have discovered a new vaccine approach that successfully prevents the death of brain cells in a mouse model of Parkinson’s disease.

Jun 15, 2004

Funding strengthens University’s terrorism response efforts

The University of Nebraska has received more than $750,000 to improve its terrorism preparedness infrastructure. The Critical Infrastructure Protection Funds were awarded recently through the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the State Homeland Security Policy Group.

Jun 14, 2004

Research fund established in honor of President Reagan

Citizens from Nebraskans can join in the fight against Alzheimer’s. A research fund has been established at the University of Nebraska Foundation, with all contributions directed toward UNMC to fight Alzheimer’s disease. The fund will serve as a tribute to former President Reagan, who died June 5 after a decade-long fight with Alzheimer’s,

Jun 14, 2004

UNMC walking club takes steps to better health

With each step, Amy Lamer is that much closer to her goal: 10,000 steps per day. For the past three years, Lamer and her business and finance colleague Esther Collins have regularly walked the scenic Field Club Trail, just south the UNMC campus at 40th and Leavenworth streets. On Thursday, members of UNMC’s newly formed Walking Club joined them.

Jun 14, 2004