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A participant in more than 20 marathons, Jayme Nekuda began her career at UNMC in a proverbial sprint, completing in two months a lengthy application that would garner the Med Center its first Well Workplace designation.

Jun 23, 2003

Acclaimed orthopaedic surgeon to present on campus this week

Charles Rockwood Jr., M.D., an internationally acclaimed orthopaedic surgeon, will discuss shoulder conditions at two scientific presentations this week on the UNMC campus.

Jun 23, 2003

UNMC receives grant to improve community health

The Association of Academic Health Centers, through its American Network of Health Promoting Universities, has announced awards of $20,000 to four of its member institutions, including UNMC, for planning grants to convene community stakeholders to improve the health of local communities. The grant recipients, selected by an external review committee, also include Duke University Health System, New York Medical College and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

Jun 20, 2003

UNMC to highlight new form of creatine at biotechnology convention

In the scientific community, the invention of Gatorade in 1965 by a team of researchers at the University of Florida is a landmark event. By creating a drink that rapidly replaced lost fluids and helped prevent dehydration, the University of Florida opened the door to a windfall of royalties that brought millions of dollars back to the university.

Jun 20, 2003

UNMC-led international anti-malarial drug discovery effort progresses to next step

A UNMC-led team has developed several anti-malarial compounds in a new class of chemical structures that’s been called “spectacular” by the World Health Organization. The international drug discovery project has advanced from laboratory to technical and clinical development, said Jonathan Vennerstrom, Ph.D., associate professor of pharmaceutical sciences at the UNMC College of Pharmacy and principal investigator of the grant.

Jun 19, 2003

‘Community Health Line’ radio program now available online

Archived editions of “Community Health Line,” a UNMC radio program which airs each Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to noon on KIOS-FM (91.5), can now be heard via the Internet on UNMC’s News and Information site.

Jun 18, 2003

UNMC to highlight new form of creatine at biotechnology convention

This weekend, a contingent of Nebraskans will travel to Washington, D.C. to attend the largest biotechnology convention in the world in an effort to raise awareness for Omaha’s biotechnology programs.

Jun 18, 2003

UMA Baker Place Clinic open house draws nearly 1,000 visitors

Although the UMA Health Clinic at Baker Place, 5050 Ames Ave., has been a fixture in the neighborhood for years, there were many people living in the surrounding area who, until recently, didn’t know about its services or the work of the adjacent UNMC-sponsored North Omaha Community Care Council (NOCCC). This lack of awareness was challenged in a big way on May 31, when almost 1,000 people participated in an open house at the clinic and NOCCC offices.

Jun 17, 2003

College of Nursing awards teaching, research, service awards

The UNMC College of Nursing recently acknowledged faculty excellence in teaching, research and service during its annual faculty/staff retreat. The award recipients in those three areas were Sharon Holyoke, Julia Houfek, Ph.D., and Kate Fiandt, D.N.Sc.

Jun 16, 2003

UNL educator on gay and lesbian issues to speak on campus June 24

NHS/UNMC faculty, students and staff are invited to a special presentation, titled “Rainbow at UNMC: Lessons in Gay and Lesbian Issues.” The one-hour program will begin at noon on Tuesday, June 24, at the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater.
Guest speaker will be D. Moritz, assistant director for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Ally Programs and Services at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Jun 13, 2003