John Keenan

LiveGreen: Re-using ‘retired’ lab coats

Old lab coats can be reused once emblem, names are removed.

Feb 17, 2015

Vietnam collaboration continues with second trip

Emergency medicine physicians and staff continue to build on the work of their late colleague, T. Paul Tran, M.D.

Feb 17, 2015

Members of the UNMC team with staff and students at Thai Binh University.

Health care worker transported to Omaha for observation

Nebraska Medicine is not involved at this point, and the worker is showing no symptoms of Ebola.

Feb 16, 2015

Walk & Roll registration still open

Event to support Munroe-Meyer Institute programming takes place on March 1.

Feb 16, 2015

Walk and Roll for Disabilities will be held on March 1.

Report shows med center’s economic impact

UNMC and Nebraska Medicine have a combined $4.2 billion annual impact on Nebraska’s economy.

Feb 16, 2015

Engagement survey to be sent out in March

The goal is an 85 percent completion rate for this important informational tool.

Feb 16, 2015

The Engagement Survey is used to measure and understand employee perceptions of the work climate at UNMC.

Avoiding dissertation disasters: Seven tips

Here are seven tips for a dissertation defense even a lawyer could admire. 1. Practice with your colleagues (several times). Beg them to be your worst critics, and to ask tough questions. And don’t wait until the day before your defense to do this! You will likely want to revise a few slides and/or rearrange […]

Feb 15, 2015

New Ph.D. in Clinical Translational Research at UNMC

When Alvin Wee received his Ph.D. in December, it was the first for UNMC’s Graduate Studies’ MSIA – Clinical Translational Research program. Dr. Wee, who is a dental specialist in maxillofacial prosthodontics with two master’s degrees, was the first to earn a Doctor of Philosophy from the Clinical Translational Research program. The degree is now […]

Feb 15, 2015

Alvin Wee, D.D.S., Ph.D.

MSIA’s flexibility helps students forge path

Regina Robbins, Ph.D., came to UNMC with a bachelors in psychology, a master’s in Christian spirituality and a master’s in Spanish language. She was planning to study yoga, spirituality and wellness. By the time she left with her Ph.D., she had: discovered the meaning and importance of public health. gained deep appreciation for and practice […]

Feb 15, 2015

Regina Robbins, Ph.D., at center with mentors Melissa Tibbits, Ph.D., left and Michele Desmarais, Ph.D., right..

Student spotlight: Meet Sidney Hoff

Radiography student enjoys technology, working with people — and burritos.

Feb 13, 2015