http://blog.unmc.edu/unemed UneMed Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:24:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Two receive iPods from UNeMed drawing by Toni Harris, UNeMed Corporation During Innovation Week 2009, UNeMed Corporation once again awarded two event participants iPod Nanos. The winners were: Rajesh Wakaskar, graduate research assistant in the department of pharmacology and experimental neuroscience; and Christelle Roux, Ph.D., a post doctoral research ... http://blog.unmc.edu/unemed/?p=585 Patents Issued "Compositions and Methods for Increasing Protein Production", Alexander Kabanov, Valery Alakhov, US Patent No. 7,422,875, issued September 9, 2008. "Compositions and Methods for Detecting Human Herpesviruses", Ronald Rubocki, Catherine Gebhart, US Patent No. 7,442,505, issued October 28, 2008. "Halogenated Aminoquinolines and Oligonucleotides Containing the Same", Barry Gold, US Patent No. 7,449,571, issued ... http://blog.unmc.edu/unemed/?p=576 [caption id="attachment_573" align="alignright" width="300" caption="UNL biology student Patrick Olson, UNMC's Paul Dunman, Ph.D., and Rodney Markin, M.D., Ph.D., were honored for their inventions during the recent UNeMed Innovation Awards Ceremony. Dr. Dunman was honored for his work in novel antibiotic compounds, in which he collaborates with Olson. Dr. Markin received ... http://blog.unmc.edu/unemed/?p=569 Dr. Markin honored for innovative solutions by Karen Burbach, UNMC public relations [caption id="attachment_597" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Within each problem, lies the opportunity for invention, says Rod Markin, M.D., Ph.D. "][/caption] Even as a child, Rod Markin, M.D., Ph.D., loved to problem solve. It fit perfectly with the family philosophy: We don't buy it; we ... http://blog.unmc.edu/unemed/?p=596 AminoActiv for sale at Center for Healthy Living by Chuck Brown, UNMC public relations [caption id="attachment_601" align="alignright" width="300" caption="For the next two months, AminoActive is on sale at the Center for Healthy Living for $19.99 per 60-capsule bottle. The center is currently the only place in the Nebraska where AminoActiv ... http://blog.unmc.edu/unemed/?p=602 Innovation Week 2009 UNeMed would like to thank all who participated in Innovation Week 2009.  Below is a look back at the week's events. Awards Ceremony Video  Click Here [gallery link="file"] http://blog.unmc.edu/unemed/?p=507 [caption id="attachment_514" align="alignright" width="135" caption="Kathleen Healey, Ph.D."][/caption] Spotlight on innovation - Meet Kathleen Healey, Ph.D. by Toni Harris, UNeMed Corporation As part of Innovation Week (Sept. 28 - Oct. 2), UNeMed Corporation will spotlight the research of several UNMC inventors. Here, researchers discuss their passion for innovation and share their thoughts on the ... http://blog.unmc.edu/unemed/?p=513 Dr. Dixon selected to Leadership Omaha class [caption id="attachment_592" align="alignright" width="250" caption="Michael Dixon, Ph.D., President UNeMed Corporation"][/caption] Michael Dixon, Ph.D., president of UNeMed, has been named to Leadership Omaha's 32nd class. The community leadership-training program, sponsored by the Greater Omaha Chamber Foundation, is designed to motivate individuals to develop a sense of community ... http://blog.unmc.edu/unemed/?p=590 [caption id="attachment_503" align="alignright" width="250" caption="Paul Dunman, Ph.D."][/caption] Spotlight on innovation -- Meet Paul Dunman, Ph.D. by Toni Harris, UNeMed Corporation As part of Innovation Week (Sept. 28 - Oct. 2), UNeMed Corporation will spotlight the research of several UNMC inventors. Here researchers discuss their passion for innovation and share their thoughts on the ... http://blog.unmc.edu/unemed/?p=502 [caption id="attachment_487" align="alignright" width="250" caption="Tsuneya Ikezu, M.D., Ph.D."][/caption] Spotlight on innovation - Meet Tsuneya Ikezu, M.D., Ph.D. by Toni Harris, UNeMed Corporation As part of Innovation Week (Sept. 28 - Oct. 2), UNeMed Corporation will spotlight the research of several UNMC inventors. Here researchers discuss their passion for innovation and share their thoughts ... http://blog.unmc.edu/unemed/?p=486