Karen Burbach
Quadruplets born at The Nebraska Medical Center
A Nebraska family is growing by leaps and bounds. Jason and Jodi Cast of Beaver Crossing welcomed four tiny miracles, a set of healthy quadruplets, on Thursday.
Jul 24, 2007
UNMC rare book featured during Thursday NET special
A copy of Sir Isaac Newton’s book, Opticks, which was printed in 1730 and currently is part of UNMC’s rare book collection, will be featured Thursday evening on a Nebraska Educational Television special titled “Saving Nebraska’s Treasures.”
Jul 23, 2007
Spotlight on innovation — Meet Dmitry Oleynikov, M.D.
On Aug. 23, UNMC scientists will be recognized for their groundbreaking research at UNeMed’s 2007 Innovation Awards. This is the second in a series of profiles spotlighting these remarkable scientists.
Jul 23, 2007
Blood donation slots available for medical center drive
Several spots are available for those who wish to donate blood during The Nebraska Medical Center’s blood drive on Wednesday between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Clarkson Tower’s Storz Pavilion.
Jul 20, 2007
Bash to benefit children with cancer Aug. 18
Omaha-area Optimist Clubs have joined together to hold the “Summer Bash for Childhood Cancer” on Saturday, August 18 at The Digz at 4428 S. 140th St.
Jul 20, 2007
Spotlight on new faculty — meet Grant Hutchins, M.D.
Grant Hutchins, M.D., assistant professor of gastroenterology, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Jul 19, 2007
40th street to close Monday for utility work
Beginning Monday, 40th Street will be closed for three to four days for utility work. The street will be closed just south of Dewey Avenue.
Jul 19, 2007
‘The Contessa’ to discuss the wild west at noon today
Details of life in the “American West” will be highlighted during a presentation by Marla Matkin, a.k.a. “the Contessa,” today at noon in the Wittson Hall Amphitheater.
Jul 18, 2007
Openings available for ongoing ‘CSI Nebraska’ program
The “CSI Nebraska” program, which kicked off Monday and runs through Thursday, is being hosted by the College of Nursing. … There are still openings for those 17 and older to participate in sessions on Wednesday and Thursday.
Jul 17, 2007
Spotlight on innovation — Meet Surinder Batra, Ph.D.
On Aug. 23, UNMC scientists will be recognized for their groundbreaking research at UNeMed’s 2007 Innovation Awards. This is the first in a series of profiles spotlighting these remarkable scientists. … Among UNMC’s most accomplished inventors, Surinder Batra, Ph.D., knows the protection of preliminary ideas is critical if scientific discoveries are to move into the marketplace.
Jul 16, 2007