Tom O'Connor UNMC public relations
Dr. Batra named biochemistry and molecular biology chair
One of UNMC’s top researchers, Surinder Batra, Ph.D., has been named chairman of the College of Medicine’s Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB).
Jul 31, 2009
Dr. Christman to step down as department chair
After 15 years as professor and chairwoman of the UNMC Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Judith Christman, Ph.D., will step down to devote more time to her research and mentoring graduate students.
Jul 31, 2009
Medical center team takes on health care reform
As Americans buzz about health care reform, the complexities of health care reform remain difficult for most people to grasp. That’s where UNMC comes in. With a bevy of experts in all aspects of health reform, UNMC wants to be seen by Nebraskans as a resource for the state and the community.
Jul 21, 2009
Alumni reunion comes to Omaha on Oct. 2-3
As fans of the College World Series know, all roads lead to Omaha. For UNMC alums, the same adage applies. Omaha is the place to be on Oct. 2-3, as the annual UNMC Alumni Reunion will take place in Nebraska’s largest city.
Jul 16, 2009
Radiation Science Technology to hold first-ever alumni reunion
It started with a simple idea – let’s have a party. From there, it has mushroomed into a full-blown reunion July 17-18 for graduates of the UNMC Radiation Science Technology Education program.
Jun 30, 2009
Dr. Shaw roasted, toasted for his accomplishments
UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., capped a June 6 roast for Byers W. (Bud) Shaw Jr., M.D., when he said: “There are very few leaders who are transformational. Bud has been a transformational surgeon and a transformational leader.”
Jun 16, 2009
UNMC key site in international clinical stroke prevention trial
UNMC is a key participant in an international clinical trial that provides a completely new approach to protect stroke patients from another stroke or heart attack.
Jun 10, 2009
Public Relations gets a new home
As you may know, the UNMC Public Relations Department recently moved from Swanson Hall — its home for more than 25 years — into the third floor of Annex 10, affectionately known by the catchy name of the 4230 Building.
Jun 3, 2009
Dr. Shull accepts post in Wisconsin
James Shull, Ph.D., professor and chairman of UNMC’s Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Anatomy, has been named chairman of the Department of Oncology/McArdle Laboratory for Cancer Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The appointment is effective Sept. 1.
Jun 2, 2009
Dr. Campbell receives international award for health record efforts
A leader in the development of a compatible worldwide system for electronic health records, UNMC’s James Campbell, M.D., has earned a prestigious international award for his pioneering work.
May 27, 2009