Karen Burbach
Search for new pediatrics chair begins
College of Medicine Dean John Gollan, M.D., Ph.D., has appointed a 15-member search committee to select UNMC’s next pediatric departmental chairperson.
Mar 28, 2007
Construction site seeing
Two construction workers get an excellent view of Omaha as they assemble a power crane structure at the Research Center of Excellence II construction site on Monday morning.
Mar 28, 2007
UNeMed Inventor Profile — Meet Ben Boedeker, M.D., Ph.D.
Ben Boedeker, M.D., Ph.D., joined UNMC in April of 2003, and is an associate professor in the department of anesthesiology. EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part of a series of articles submitted by UNeMed, UNMC’s marketing and licensing arm, highlighting UNMC scientists who have created and marketed inventions during research.
Mar 28, 2007
With liver cancer rates rising — hope can be found at the medical center
Thousands of Americans are currently fighting liver cancer. It’s a disease that is expected to increase significantly over the next decade. The good news, a growing number of treatments are available.
Mar 28, 2007
Notice to employees about vacation and sick leave
David Lechner, vice president for business and finance at the University of Nebraska, has provided information regarding the recent change in employee vacation and sick leave.
Mar 27, 2007
Avian flu education — symptoms
What are the symptoms of avian influenza in humans? (EDITOR’S NOTE: The information used in this article is from PandemicFlu.gov.)
Mar 27, 2007
‘Well Aware’ event set for April 17
Mark your calendars for the “Well Aware” event on Tuesday, April 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Center for Healthy Living.
Mar 26, 2007
Spotlight on new faculty — meet Rebecca Wysoske, M.D.
Rebecca Wysoske, M.D., assistant professor of psychiatry is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Mar 23, 2007
Applications accepted for midtown Omaha’s biggest fans
Applications are being accepted for the new Destination Midtown Ambassadors Program, which is designed to engage individuals interested in revitalizing midtown Omaha. Ambassadors will serve as a community liaisons to Destination Midtown staff about current events, issues and program opportunities in the area. Ambassadors also will assist staff in continuing to engage our stakeholders in various ways.
Mar 23, 2007
Spotlight on new faculty — meet Kaleb Michaud, Ph.D.
Kaleb Michaud, Ph.D., assistant professor in the department of internal medicine, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Mar 22, 2007