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Dr. Hejkal named interim chairman for ophthalmology
Tom Hejkal, M.D., Ph.D., has been named interim chairman of the UNMC Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.
May 19, 2009
Houston physician named new surgery chairman
David W. Mercer, M.D., a Houston surgeon with Midwest ties, has been named chairman of the UNMC Department of Surgery.
May 18, 2009
Lymphoma survivor uses golf tourney to thank UNMC
Ray McDonald owes his life to UNMC. And he’s doing his best to show his appreciation.
May 15, 2009
Truhlsens honored for their support of research
Research is vital to improving society. That was the message delivered by Stan Truhlsen, M.D., longtime UNMC ophthalmologist, who along with his wife, Dorothy, was honored for their support of research at a luncheon on April 27 at Happy Hollow Country Club.
May 8, 2009
One of the highlights of Wednesday’s Durham Research Center II Dedication Ceremony was the unveiling of a bronze sculpture of the late Charles “Chuck” Durham — for whom both UNMC research towers were named.
May 7, 2009
UNMC to dedicate new research tower today — LOCATION CHANGED
The campus community is invited to attend a formal dedication ceremony at 10 a.m. today for the Durham Research Center II (DRC II).
May 6, 2009
Remembering Dr. Walter Friedlander
Walter Friedlander, M.D., a legendary faculty member who started two different departments at UNMC, died Friday at Hospice House in Omaha from natural causes. He was 89.
May 5, 2009
Reflections on Dr. Camras and a well-lived life
On Friday afternoon, I took a walk over to the Sorrell Center for a memorial service for Carl Camras, M.D., professor and chairman of the department of ophthalmology and visual sciences who died April 14 at age 55. I have to admit, when I arrived at the ceremony, my thoughts turned to all the work that waited for me back at the office. But I decided to stay at the ceremony. Good decision.
Apr 21, 2009
Dr. Maurer inducted into Omaha Business Hall of Fame
Whether it’s baseball or business, being enshrined in the hall of fame is a pretty big deal. Thursday night, UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and six other prominent Omaha business leaders were inducted into the Omaha Business Hall of Fame by the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce.
Apr 20, 2009
Dr. Parker receives Outstanding Teaching Award
Jennifer Parker, M.D., brought a unique skill set to UNMC when she started in 2003. She was the first faculty member to have clinical appointments in both internal medicine and pediatrics.
Apr 17, 2009