UNMC Discover Magazine
Fall 2003

UNMC Discover Magazine
Fall 2003

 

UNMC among nation's leaders in bioterrorism preparedness

 

    Cover Story

Serving the nation

UNMC touts its numerous strengths in its push to become a National Emergency Preparedness Laboratory Center.

 

 

 

    Articles

Perspective

Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., says UNMC is poised to be a national leader in bioterrorism preparedness.

 

 

Protecting our defense

UNMC researcher Oksana Lockridge, Ph.D., uses a grant from the Department of Defense to study an enzyme that could neutralize chemical warfare agents.

 

 

A lifetime of caring

Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., receives a lifetime achievement award for his work with rhabdomyosarcoma.

 

 

Blending in

This boy doesn't mind the attention after receiving a prosthetic ear.

 

 

Q&A: Glenn Fosdick

The CEO of UNMC's hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, shares his views on the joint operating agreement and more.

 

 

Fighting the odds

In her short life, Adrianna Gammon has faced life-threatening odds with remarkable resilience.

 

 

Research

A UNMC cardiologist studies the use of microbubbles in heart diagnosis, drug delivery.

 

 

Education 

College of Dentistry students are among the nation's best.

 

 

Outreach  

New project expands treatment opportunities for children with autism.

 

 

Among the best   

UNMC programs receive national acclaim.

 

 

Campus clips

Glimpses of what's happening at UNMC.