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Donors make Durham Research Center possible

Making a difference. Benefiting people in Nebraska and all over the world. Beginning incredible developments in medical research. These were the sentiments donors voiced when it came to giving $75 million to build a research center on the UNMC campus.

• Click the headline for more information on Thursday’s dedication ceremony.
  
• Visit the Durham Research Center Web site to learn more about these generous individuals.

Designing research space in the DRC

Imagine standing inside a research laboratory that stretches more than half the length of a football field. Now, repeat that image 13 times. That’s what visitors will find on seven levels of UNMC’s new Durham Research Center.

Nov 11, 2003

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.

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