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Eye research programs’ size, quality on rise at NU
More than 30 eye researchers from the University of Nebraska gave 37 presentations at the recent annual meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The meeting attracted more than 10,000 investigators from around the world for a week of presentations and discussion on advancements in eye research.
Jun 12, 2003
NHS, UNMC & UMA will host a celebration today (June 12) to recognize employees for the successful implementation of HIPAA. Ice cream sandwiches will be served at the celebration, which will take place from 1-4 p.m. in the courtyard south of Swanson Hall.
Jun 12, 2003
‘Relay for Life’ walkers raising funds
More than a dozen walkers from UNMC/NHS will participate in the American Cancer Society’s “Relay for Life” event on June 28-29 at Norris Middle School, 2235 S. 46th St.
Jun 12, 2003
Third Annual Omaha Cycling Weekend June 21-22
The Third Annual NHS/UNMC Omaha Cycling Weekend will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22. The weekend will feature two competitive cycling events in the Omaha metro area. The events will benefit the University of Nebraska Foundation’s Dave Babcook Memorial Fund for pancreatic cancer research.
Jun 11, 2003
Dr. Maurer announces budget cuts
Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., has announced plans for UNMC to reduce its state-supported budget by an additional $2 million.
Jun 11, 2003
Internal Medicine announces annual research awards
Five University of Nebraska Medical Center researchers will receive this year’s Internal Medicine Research Awards for outstanding achievements and research accomplishments. The research awards will be presented at a special internal medicine grand rounds on Friday, June 13, at the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater.
Jun 10, 2003
HIPAA message: Don’t Let the Bugs Out
HIPAA, the “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996,” provides federal protection of patient health information. As part of our continuing efforts to educate employees, these HIPAA-related messages will be distributed the second and fourth Tuesday of the month.
Today’s HIPAA message is about opening e-mail attachments.
Jun 10, 2003
Homeland Security official visits UNMC
A top official from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security visited UNMC on Monday, seeing firsthand a sample of the university’s expertise on bioterrorism preparedness.
Jun 10, 2003
Nashville physician named vice chancellor for academic affairs
A Nashville, Tenn., physician, Rubens Pamies, M.D., has been named vice chancellor for academic affairs at UNMC. Dr. Pamies is professor and chairman of the department of internal medicine at Meharry Medical College and professor of medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Jun 10, 2003
UNMC third-quarter research grants total $12 million
UNMC received $12 million in federal research grants during the third quarter of fiscal year 2002-03. The third quarter includes the months of January, February and March. Total research funding for the year is now $38.8 million – a 9 percent increase over last year’s record-breaking $35.7 million after three quarters.
Jun 9, 2003