Karen Burbach
Curator of National Air and Space Museum to speak on campus
Dr. Dik Daso, curator of modern military at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, will speak at UNMC at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 14 in Durham Research Center, room 1005.
Nov 6, 2006
New procedure, clinical trial address vascular plaque
UNMC surgeons are using a new plaque excision system called SilverHawk as part of a multi-center clinical trial to study the effect of drug therapy on atherosclerotic plaque. UNMC is among a select group of institutions in the U.S. and Canada, and the only one in this region, participating in the trial, known as LEAP (Lower Extremity Atherosclerotic Plaque Excision).
Nov 3, 2006
Employees, students urged to attend bird flu forums
Plan now to attend one of five forums on avian influenza, also referred to as “avian flu” and “bird flu.”
Nov 2, 2006
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Margaret Wheelock, Ph. D.
UNMC researcher, Margaret Wheelock, Ph.D., answers some questions about her work, life and interests. This profile is part of series highlighting the 25 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists for 2006. Each ot these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 12 ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Nov 1, 2006
A message from President Milliken
NU President James B. Milliken responds to feedback concerning a previous message about Initiative 423, a ballot initiative to cap state spending in Nebraska.
Oct 31, 2006
Maurers lauded for dedication to children
UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and his wife, Beverly, were honored recently by Children’s Square U.S.A., an organization dedicated to providing care, education and treatment services to children and families in need.
Oct 30, 2006
Medical applications surging at UNMC
For the past several years, medical school applications at UNMC have risen faster than the national average.
Oct 30, 2006
Reaching out in Kearney
UNMC’s College of Nursing Kearney Division sponsored a Children’s Health Fair last Thursday at the Hilltop Mall in Kearney.
Oct 26, 2006
UNMC’s United Way campaign more than halfway to goal
With $90,000 already raised, UNMC is well on its way to achieving this year’s United Way campaign goal of $126,000.
Oct 25, 2006
Translating a diagnosis
For the past 14 years, second-year medical students at UNMC have gotten a taste of working with professional and non-professional interpreters and non-English speaking patients to better understand how to overcome communication barriers.
Oct 24, 2006