E. coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders
On Oct. 22, 2024, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced that public health officials in multiple…
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Apabetaloneﾒs positive impact on COVID-19 in human lung cells published in biomedicines published
On Apr. 19, 2021, Resverlogix announced the publishing of an article titled: ﾓBromodomain and extraterminal protein inhibitor, apabetalone…
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UNMC participated in COVID-19 vaccine study, planned to enroll 1,000
On Dec. 29, 2020, University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and Nebraska Medicine announced participation in a clinical…
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University of Nebraska Medical Center remdesivir clinical trial show accelerated recovery from advanced COVID-19
On Apr. 29, 2020, hospitalized patients with advanced COVID-19 and lung involvement who received remdesivir recovered faster than…
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Potential new HIV treatment developed at University of Nebraska Medical Center
On Apr. 27, 2020, a novel means to prevent HIV infection was developed at the University of Nebraska…
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3M partnered with Cummins to increase production of filters for powered air purifying respirators
On Apr. 6, 2020, 3M announced a partnership with Cummins to increase the production of high efficiency particulate…
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NIH clinical trial of remdesivir to treat COVID-19 began for adults with coronavirus disease
On Feb. 25, 2020, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced that a randomized, controlled clinical trial to…
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UNMC researchers part of $32 million international project for drug development
On Feb. 7, 2020, two University of Nebraska Medical Center faculty members are among a group of researchers…
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Omahan Donated $3 million for prostate cancer research to Buffett Cancer Center
On Dec. 13, 2017, longtime Omaha art teacher and businessman Gerald “Jerry” Pabst donated $3 million through an…
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UNMC macular degeneration, regenerative medicine research bolstered by $1.3 million gift
On Dec. 18, 2014, the University of Nebraska Medical Center announced it had received a $1.3 million gift…
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The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center announced recruitment of five leading cancer researchers
On Dec. 3, 2014, the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center at the University of Nebraska Medical Center…
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The Bio Nebraska life sciences association was founded
In 2010, The Bio Nebraska, a non-profit, membership-based trade association with a diversified membership including entities from all…
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Biotechnology | NIH | Oncology | Therapeutics
The Eppley Cancer Center became a National Cancer Institute designated cancer center
In 1999, the Eppley Cancer Center became a National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated cancer center. NCI grant funding…
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University of Nebraska Medical Center performed their first bone marrow transplant
On Apr. 1, 1983, the University of Nebraska Medical Center performed their first bone marrow transplant. The program…
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Dr. Norman H Cromwell became acting director of the Eppley Cancer Center
In 1979, Dr. Norman H. Cromwell of the Department of Chemistry, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, became acting director of…
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The original Naval Medical Center tower was designated a historical landmark
In 1977, the original Naval Medical Center tower was designated a historical landmark and entered into the Registry…
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Biotechnology | NIH | Oncology | Therapeutics
The Eppley Cancer Center became an independent research institute
In 1972, by action of the Nebraska Legislature, the Eppley Cancer Center became an independent research institute with…
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Biotechnology | NIH | Oncology | Therapeutics
The Eppley Cancer Center was founded
In 1960, The Eppley Cancer Center, now a National Cancer Institute Laboratory Cancer Research Center, began in the…
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Hoegemeyer Hybrids was founded
In 1937, Hoegemeyer Hybrids was founded by H. Chris Hoegemeyer and his son, Leonard when the science of…
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Nebraska Board of Health made influenza a mandatory quarantine disease
On Dec. 24, 1918, on Christmas Eve, with the epidemic across Nebraska still raging, the state Board of…
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The first building on the University of Nebraska Medical College campus was opened for business
In 1913, the first building on the University of Nebraska Medical College campus, which was designed to house…
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The Legislature purchased the present University of Nebraska Medical Center campus
In 1909, the Legislature purchased the present University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) campus site for $20,000, and…
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The School of Dentistry was established at John A Creighton Medical College
In 1905, the School of Dentistry was established at John A. Creighton Medical College with 113 students. The…
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Charles Edwin Bessey became professor of botany at the Iowa Agricultural College (ISU)
In 1870, Charles Edwin Bessey became professor of botany at the Iowa Agricultural College (ISU) and left in…
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Charles Edwin Bessey became a professor of botany at the University of Nebraska
In 1884, Charles Edwin Bessey became a professor of botany at the University of Nebraska and was head…
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Nebraska’s first medical college was reorganized and renamed the Omaha Medical College
In 1881, Nebraskaﾒs first medical college was reorganized and renamed the Omaha Medical College. Today, the University of…
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Nebraska’s first medical college founded
In 1880, Nebraska’s first medical college was founded, and in 1881 the college was reorganized and renamed the…
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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln was founded
In 1869, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), was founded, and one of the nation’s premier land-grant institutions. UNL…
