Karen Burbach

Physiology students receive awards at New Orleans conference

UNMC physiology students received awards at the Experimental Biology 2009 Meeting in New Orleans earlier this month.

May 1, 2009

Peeking ahead to the dedication of DRC II

UNMC will take another important step on its trek toward world-class status next week when it dedicates the Durham Research Center II.

May 1, 2009

Dr. Smith to discuss H1N1 on weekend KETV segments

Phil Smith, M.D., chief of the section of infectious diseases at UNMC and medical director for the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit, will address the H1N1 virus on several KETV NewsWatch 7 “HealthWatch Asks, UNMC Answers” segments this weekend.

May 1, 2009

UNMC has plans in place for H1N1 virus, do you?

UNMC’s pandemic planning efforts began long before the H1N1 virus was a news headline. Now, as the virus spreads, employees should review their own disaster plans.

May 1, 2009

Talk about some pricey boots …

Ken Cowan, M.D., Ph.D., admires cowboy boots signed by Warren Buffett and Bill Gates.

May 1, 2009

Lookin’ at U — Michelle Ibrahimi

Quick, think of five things others should know about you. That’s the theme behind a series in UNMC Today called “Lookin’ at U.” This week, we feature Michelle Ibrahimi of Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research Office.

Apr 30, 2009

‘Seven Doctors Project’ the focus of Schwartz Center Rounds

Several participants in the “Seven Doctors Project” will present original writings during the Schwartz Center Rounds on Thursday, May 14 at 11:45 a.m. in the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater, Room 3010.

Apr 30, 2009

Nursing students help raise awarenss about STD testing

Students from the UNMC College of Nursing helped raise awareness and provide STD testing on April 17 at the Charles Drew Health Center.

Apr 30, 2009

Allied health hands out annual awards

The School of Allied Health Professions has honored three faculty members — Grace Johnson, Katherine Jones, Ph.D., and Sam Cohen, M.D., Ph.D. — for their teaching, research and service.

Apr 29, 2009

Wellness Wednesday — deadline change retirement plans approaching

UNMC employees who wish to change from Tier 1 to Tier 2 of the basic retirement plan have until May 29 to submit the needed forms.

Apr 29, 2009