News Releases - 2009
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November
UNTHSC hosts conference on teaching scienceAs part of the Southwest Regional National Science Foundation Conference, the Health Science Center will host a live videoconference similar to those that are conducted periodically in biology classrooms in FWISD. These conferences bring FWISD students into a laboratory to observe an actual experiment in progress. The videoconference demonstration from a research laboratory at the Health Science Center is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at 2:45 p.m.
UNTHSC hosts Reynolds Annual Geriatric Update
Alzheimer's disease affects more than 5 million Americans. With the aging of the U.S. population, that number is expected to triple by 2050. On Saturday, Nov. 14, the UNT Health Science Center's Reynolds Geriatric Education and Training in Texas (GET-IT) program will host "Alzheimer's Disease: Implications for an Aging Society," to discuss new approaches to diagnose and treat the disease.
PDI and DNA Lab on Fox news tonight
FOX 4 News interviewed George Adams, program project coordinator UNTHSC's Center for Human Identification, today about efforts to collect DNA samples from Dallas-area prostitutes. The DNA samples could help identify the prostitutes in the event that they are reported missing, comatose or murdered. The story is scheduled to appear on FOX 4 News' 5, 5:30 and 6 p.m. newscasts today. Channel 33 also interviewed Adams on the story.
Dr. Scott Ransom in FW Business Press
When Dr. Henry Plummer developed the concept of the "unit record" nearly 100 years ago, his idea was to place all of a patient's records in a single file that traveled with the patient and could be stored in a central repository. His concept of medical care continuity quickly became the standard for medical record keeping around the world.
October
Wilkie honored with 2009 Vision AwardBlue Angels Flight Surgeon to address UNTHSC
Watch KDFW tonight for H1N1 report
DO Dash 2009
TCOM ranks 11th by Hispanic Business magazine
UNTHSC to host SACNAS students Oct. 15
Watch Channel 8 Oct. 1 for DNA Lab
September
UNTHSC sponsors Day in the District Sept. 26Peska named Dean of Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
UNTHSC on Channel 8 Sept. 11
Pagán, Treviño named to School of Public Health faculty
August
Gov. Perry appoints 3 new members to Board of RegentsProstitution research takes to the streets
Putting Patients First
Grant funds DNA work in trafficking of children
July
Music & Medicine: Unique collaboration combines performing arts and scienceWant Health Reform? Stay Well!
White Coat ceremony set for July 25
Distinguished speaker Rust discusses optimal, equitable health outcomes
TCOM Class of 2010 posts top COMLEX scores ... again
Groundbreaking research protects brain from traumatic injury
Dr. Paul Bowman leads collaboration with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
June
HPV vaccine acceptability study announces resultsHealth disparities: A growing community threat
Cardarelli and Sorrells named to 40 Under 40
Ozan appointed as UNT Student Regent
Lichtman receives bachelor’s degree after 50 years
May
Center for Health Disparities hosts annual conference focusing on preventionBuilding a Better National Health System
2009 graduates honored at pre-commencement ceremonies
Health Science Center closes for Memorial Day
Commencement is May 16 at Ft. Worth Convention Center
TCOM Class of 2012 begins Legacy Project tree planting
Watch the Health Science Center campus grow
April
UNT Health Science Center monitors H1N1 flu situation; cancels high school art receptionTCOM ranks 29th in primary care according to U.S. News & World Report
Imagine a Better Way
Dr. Vicki Nejtek featured on NPR's All Things Considered
Health Science Center hosts Neurobiology of Aging Trainee Symposium
NorTex discusses research, improved patient care
Become a fan of the Health Science Center
‘Living Legacy’ starts as part of Master Plan focus on greening campus
DNA Lab in news around the country
March
UNT Health Science Center in the newsExecutive Administrative Director Named at UNT Health
Submit written comments to Board of Regents on MD school study
33 UNT Health physicians are ‘Top Docs'
Budowle joins DNA lab team
2nd Annual North Texas Health Forum Targets Asthma
The Undeniable Impact of Biomedical Research
Unemployment, Health Care Spending Affect Mortality
Tee-Up for 4th annual President’s Invitational Golf Tournament April 7
February
Two UNT Health Science Center scientists named HealthCare HeroesA Dose of Economic Theory
Research Appreciation Day March 6
Religion improves mental and physical health
TCOM students earn Chapter of the Year honor from TMA
Before, Between and Beyond Pregnancy Workshop
UNT Health Science Center serves as title sponsor of Cowtown Marathon
January
Science Exposition in Research Vocation and Education Feb. 7UNT Health Science Center researchers discover eating less may not increase life expectancy
Business leaders need to push health care reform
Primary Care Research Institute in the news
UNT Health Science Center faculty lend expertise to media
UNT Health Science Center researchers study colorectal cancer screening rates
Voice your opinion on possible MD degree
UNT Health Science Center DNA lab featured in Popular Science
