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April 20, 2009 • Archive
In John Lennon's powerful anthem "Imagine," he envisioned a better world through peace, love and understanding. Nearly 40 years later, his vision is still out of reach. Had he lived, Lennon would now be pushing 70, and it's not hard to imagine him turning his artistic sensibilities (and biting wit) to the state of health…
April 17, 2009 • Archive
Dr. Vicki Nejtek, associate professor of Psychology and Human Behavior, was quoted as part of a scenario on National Public Radio's All Things Considered on April 20. In reporter John Burnett's scenario, marijuana has been legalized, and Nejtek comments on the physical and psychological effects.All Things Considered runs from 4-6 p.m. on KERA 90.1 in the Dallas-Fort Worth market. …
April 16, 2009 • Archive
The University of North Texas Health Science Center will host the 7th Annual Neurobiology of Aging Trainee Symposium beginning at 8:30 a.m. on May 1 in the Center for BioHealth (CBH on this campus map), Room 230. An overflow room will be in CBH 240 directly behind the main room. All presentations will be simulcast…
April 10, 2009 • Archive
NorTex (the North Texas Primary Care Practice-Based Research Network) will hold its first Convocation of Practices beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, on the UNT Health Science Center campus. The event is the first gathering of primary care physicians, researchers and their study subjects to share information about their research.Sessions include a discussion…
April 3, 2009 • Archive
The Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine's (TCOM) Class of 2012 will hold a special ceremony Friday, April 24, at noon initiating the annual TCOM Legacy Project commemorating those who have donated their bodies to the school's Willed Body Program. The ceremony will feature guest speakers, a tree planting in memory of those who have donated…
April 3, 2009 • Archive
The UNT Health Science Center now has its own Facebook page. The page will be updated with Health Science Center news, photos and events. Become a fan here and leave a comment!
April 1, 2009 • Archive
The UNT Center for Human Identification's DNA lab at the UNT Health Science Center, has been in the news for its role in identifying missing persons and found remains from across the country.The lab positively identified the remains of Leslie Adams in Georgia, according to news outlets wsbtv.com, Online Athens, Macon.com, Ledger-Enquirer.com, examiner.com and the…
March 31, 2009 • Archive
Articles about the University of North Texas Health Science Center have been featured in several local and national publications recently. Along with the Health Science Center's study of adding a possible MD degree to its offerings, medical student "Match Day," the effect of the current economy on healthcare and partnerships between the Health Science Center…
March 30, 2009 • Archive
UNT Health, the physician group affiliated with the University of North Texas Health Science Center, has named Robert M. Carlson as administrative executive director for the Patient Care Center.The appointment was made by UNT Health President and Executive Vice President for the Health Science Center Kathleen Forbes, M.D. Carlson, as the administrative executive director at…
March 23, 2009 • Archive
Written comments to the UNT System Board of Regents on the MD degree study at the University of North Texas Health Science Center campus may be submitted on or before 5:00 p.m. on March 31, 2009, via e-mail at BORMeeting@unt.edu or via U.S. mail to the UNT System Board of Regents, Attn: Kay Miles, 1155 Union…
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