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Free workshop planned for SBIR/STTR funding
Training designed to improve the chances of securing federal grants.
Jan 9, 2020
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Incentive program helps people lose weight
Evidence-based weight loss approach includes modest financial incentives.
Jan 9, 2020
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Save the date for upcoming EPP opportunities
UNMC and Nebraska Medicine Emerging Professionals Program kicks off new year with events.
Jan 9, 2020
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Dr. Poole to head new allergy/immunology division
Creation of UNMC Division of Allergy and Immunology reflects growing demand.
Jan 9, 2020
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IT to hold weekly sessions on academic technologies
One-hour information sessions with IT experts begin Wednesday with discussion of Canvas.
Jan 8, 2020
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Dr. Harrison named chair of family medicine
Jeff Harrison, M.D., will succeed Michael Sitorius, M.D., effective Jan. 13.
Jan 8, 2020
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Hobbies the focus of next Olson Center event
Reservations being accepted for presentation on “Health, Happiness & Harmony: The Holistic Essentiality of Hobbies.”
Jan 8, 2020
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Global problems can seem overwhelming, but individual actions still matter.
Jan 7, 2020
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Dr. Khan deploys to Tonga to fight measles outbreak
College of Public Health dean in Tonga to combat the measles outbreak.
Jan 7, 2020
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