Karen Burbach

UNMC symposium examines childhood heart defects

On Friday, during UNMC’s 11th annual Cardiovascular Research Symposium, Roberta Williams, M.D., a pioneer in the field of echocardiography, will give the keynote address on the transition to adult health care for patients with congenital heart disease.

Feb 2, 2007

Spotlight on new faculty — Jeffrey Himmelberg, M.D.

Jeffrey Himmelberg, M.D., assistant professor of radiology, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.

Feb 1, 2007

Daylight savings changes to affect Lotus Notes calendars

A note from UNMC’s Information Technology Services concerning the effects of daylight savings changes on Lotus Notes calendar functions.

Feb 1, 2007

UNMC Today seeking love stories for Valentine’s Day special

If you have a great Valentine’s Day story or some other amorous anecdote that you would like to share with the UNMC community, we would love to hear from you. UNMC Today will compile these stories for a special feature to run on Valentine’s Day.

Jan 31, 2007

Meet Distinguished Scientist Keith Mueller, Ph.D.

UNMC researcher Keith Mueller, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests.
NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 25 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists for 2006. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 12 ceremony to recognize their achievements.

Jan 31, 2007

ITS recommends not upgrading Windows Vista, Office 2007

A note from UNMC’s Information Technology Services about Windows Vista, Office 2007

Jan 30, 2007

Avian flu education — advance preparation is key

International health experts say a pandemic is inevitable at some point in the future. Scientists are concerned that a pandemic from the H5N1 virus may emerge soon because two of the three conditions for an avian flu pandemic already exist with the H5N1 virus.

Jan 30, 2007

Avian flu forum this afternoon in Storz Pavilion

The second in the latest series of avian flu forums will be held today at 3:30 p.m. in Storz Pavilion, Rooms 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Jan 30, 2007

Dr. Muelleman to chair new emergency medicine department

Robert Muelleman, M.D., has been named chairman of UNMC’s new emergency medicine department, which gained official designation as a new department on Jan. 1.

Jan 29, 2007

Snowmen invade College of Pharmacy

Sometime late Tuesday, 41 snowpeople appeared on the south side of the UNMC College of Pharmacy. The snow figures, each with twig arms, bark eyes and a carrot nose, met with chuckles from UNMC students, faculty and staff.

Jan 25, 2007