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Dental class of ’95 honors classmate

Though Michael York spent almost four years in dental school, he never graduated with his classmates from the UNMC College of Dentistry Class of ’95. York was a senior dental student when his life was cut short by a brain tumor more than eight years ago. Alumni from the class of ’95 recently held a dedication ceremony to pay tribute to York.

Nov 11, 2003

Assigning spaces in the Durham Research Center

Unlike the popular television show, “Trading Spaces,” where individuals have 48 hours to redecorate one room, a team led by Thomas Rosenquist, Ph.D., spent nearly 365 days “assigning spaces” in 116 new Durham Research Center laboratories. Read more on the Durham Research Center Web site.

Nov 11, 2003

Unlocking medical mysteries

Answers to complex medical mysteries may lie inside UNMC’s newest building. Scientists in the Durham Research Center will search for clues to treat cancer, reverse Alzheimer’s disease, prevent congenital heart defects and cure blindness.Learn more about the research taking place on the various levels of the building.

Nov 11, 2003

Dr. Maurer’s dream, legacy

When he became chancellor of UNMC in 1998, Dr. Harold M. Maurer had a vision: Research would be his legacy. Since then, Dr. Maurer has focused on that vision. This week, he and others will realize a huge dividend of their work, when they celebrate the opening of the 10-level Durham Research Center.

Nov 10, 2003

Celebrate the opening of the Durham Research Center

The campus community is invited to the dedication ceremony for the Durham Research Center Thursday, Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. in the auditorium of the building. See article for details on the day’s events including T-shirts sales, free calendar posters, refreshments and jazz music.

Nov 10, 2003

UNMC, Creighton receive national community service award

For their significant contributions to local and statewide communities, Omaha’s two academic medical centers have been awarded the prestigious Outstanding Community Service Award for 2003 from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Creighton University Medical Center and UNMC were recognized by the AAMC for their outstanding efforts in meeting the medical needs of people not served by traditional health-care systems.

Nov 10, 2003

Dentistry receives national award for children’s event

The UNMC College of Dentistry recently received the 2003 Community Preventive Dentistry Meritorious Award from the American Dental Association (ADA) Foundation for Children’s Dental Day, an event that provides free oral health care and education to underserved Nebraska children.

Nov 7, 2003

College of Pharmacy honors students

The College of Pharmacy recognized scholarship and leadership award recipients at its Annual Fall Honors Convocation on Thursday, Oct. 23.

Nov 7, 2003

Spotlighting the Durham Research Center

Stories about UNMC’s Durham Research Center will appear in a 16-page, color supplement in Sunday’s Omaha World-Herald. The stories will highlight the donors who made the building possible, the scientists who will occupy the state-of-the-art laboratories and the engineers who designed the building.

Nov 7, 2003

Diabetes: Are you at risk?

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. According to the American Diabetes Association, 17 million Americans have diabetes, yet one in three people do not know it. While this illness is very preventable and treatable, undiagnosed diabetes in adults is still a major problem, said James Lane, M.D., an assistant professor in the department of internal medicine, section of diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism.

Nov 6, 2003