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Young man with spinal cord injury regains use of hands and arms after stem cell therapy
Hope is such a fragile thing. We cling to it in bad times. It offers us a sense that we can bear whatever hardships we are facing today, and that [...]
Dr. Franklin West announced as speaker for November 15 Science Cafe
We are very excited to announce our November Science Café speaker and topic. Franklin D. West, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Regenerative Medicine at the University of Georgia, will be joining [...]
UNMC Announces Richard Holland Future Scientist Award Winners
Ten undergraduate students from seven Nebraska colleges and universities recently received the 2016 Richard Holland Future Scientist Award from the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures. The students received cash prizes [...]
Remembering NCLC’s Chairman Dick Holland
The Nebraska Coalition has lost its visionary, its leader and its friend. We mourn the death of Richard “Dick” Holland, chairman of the board of directors, but celebrate the life [...]
Nebraska Science Festival activities stretch from Omaha to Scottsbluff
For nine days in April, Nebraskans celebrated in what organizers are deeming the first truly statewide science festival. See highlights from the festival here.
April 2016 Enews
Welcome to the E-newsletter of the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures April, 2016! Below are a few articles that caught our eye this month. Enjoy. 2016 Luncheon Honoring Jim and [...]
Dr. Kielian gets Maurer Scientific Achievement Award
Tammy Kielian, Ph.D., professor of pathology and microbiology, received the Harold M. Maurer, M.D. & Beverly Maurer Scientific Achievement Award at the 14th Annual Tribute Spring Luncheon sponsored by the [...]
Lunch and Learn about Stem Cell Science with Dr. Shoukhrat Mitalipov
On April 22, 2016 the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures hosted a free Lunch and Learn with Dr. Shoukhrat Mitalipov on stem cell science. Born in Kazakhstan, Shoukhrat Mitalipov [...]
2016 Luncheon Honoring Jim and Diny Landen
The Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures honored Jim and Diny Landen at its annual Lifesaver luncheon held April 18, 2016. This was the organization’s fourteenth annual luncheon recognizing individuals [...]
Science Café featuring Dr. Ali S. Khan
"Public Health Heats Up: Global and Local Impacts of Climate Disruption" on May 10, 7pm at The Slowdown.