Karen Burbach
Rare heart surgery performed at The Nebraska Medical Center
A world-class procedure and a first for North America. A life threatening aneurysm is successfully repaired at The Nebraska Medical Center using a complex technique dubbed the “frozen elephant trunk.” Published medical reports indicate this is the first time this groundbreaking procedure has been completed in the United States or Canada.
Jan 25, 2007
Partnership event at Joslyn offers western-style fun
Western-themed fun will be the order of the day on Saturday during a Passport Partners event at Joslyn Art Museum.
Jan 24, 2007
Meet Distinguished Scientist Ming-Fong Lin, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Ming-Fong Lin, 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 24, 2007
College of Medicine dean creates clinical excellence awards
The UNMC College of Medicine has created the Dean’s Clinical Excellence Awards to recognize outstanding clinical contributions by its faculty.
Jan 22, 2007
College of Medicine creates basic science education award
The UNMC College of Medicine has created the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Basic Science Education to annually recognize outstanding educational contributions by its basic science faculty.
Jan 22, 2007
Construction approved to establish low vision clinic
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Friday approved construction of a $1.2 million Center for Visual Rehabilitation on the UNMC campus. The center will be the only non-profit provider of comprehensive visual rehabilitation services for children and adults in the region.
Jan 22, 2007
Healing sounds
Thomas Kluge and his wife, Michele Favero-Kluge, both members of the Omaha Symphony, performed pieces of classical music on Thursday afternoon in the Durham Outpatient Center Atrium as part of the “Music as Medicine” concert series.
Jan 19, 2007
Physical therapy Class of ’09 initiated at white coat ceremony
Thirty-nine pressed white coats recently hung at the front of the Durham Research Center auditorium. A card in the pocket revealed the name of the UNMC physical therapy education alumnus that sponsored the coat. That detail — tucked in 39 pockets — was a unique feature of the UNMC Division of Physical Therapy Education’s Class of 2009 inaugural white coat ceremony on Jan. 11.
Jan 18, 2007
HPTC partners with state on emergency registry system
The UNMC Health Professions Tracking Center (HPTC) has partnered with the Nebraska Health and Human Services System to implement an advanced registration and credentialing system of Nebraska clinicians and health volunteers.
Jan 17, 2007
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Wallace Thoreson, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Wallace Thoreson, 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 17, 2007