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UNMC receives $650,000 for research in cancer, smoking diseases
Thirteen scientists at UNMC have received a cumulative $650,000 in grant funding to further their research in cancer and diseases related to smoking.
Aug 29, 2019
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Hundreds of UNMC faculty recognized as experts by Expertscape
Service ranks the most knowledgeable doctors and hospitals for specific medical diseases, conditions and treatments.
Aug 29, 2019
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Symposium will double as tribute to Courtney Fletcher, Pharm.D.
Sixth annual Biopharmaceutical Research and Development Symposium will be held next week.
Aug 29, 2019
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Fall intramural leagues still accepting registrations
Kickball, bocce and sand volleyball among offerings.
Aug 29, 2019
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New faculty spotlight: Abraham Mengist, Ph.D.
Dr. Mengist is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Epidemiology.
Aug 28, 2019
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Global team evaluates CRISPR gene editing methods
Channabasavaiah Gurumurthy, Ph.D., is a corresponding author on the paper in Genome Biology.
Aug 28, 2019
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All-campus barbecue set for 3-6 p.m. today
Event will feature a special presentation to Ruth and Bill Scott, longtime donors and supporters of the medical center.
Aug 28, 2019
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New survey methods approved for safety, security
REDCap and Microsoft Office 365 Forms will now be used for sending surveys.
Aug 28, 2019
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Speaker to explore ‘The Second Victim’
Patrice Weiss, M.D., will speak Friday about the effect of medical errors on health care providers.
Aug 28, 2019
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