Karen Burbach
Student Nurses Association recognized
The Student Nurses Association at the UNMC College of Nursing – Kearney Division is recognized for its donation to the Clnic of Good Health.
Apr 20, 2006
Dr. LaFramboise among 2006 outstanding teachers
In her clinical teaching, Louise LaFramboise, Ph.D., always emphasizes the person in the bed. Calm in critical care situations, she helps students develop their critical reasoning and interpersonal skills with patients who are critically ill. This is the third in a series of profiles on this year’s outstanding teachers. The awardees will be recognized April 25 at 4 p.m. during the Annual Faculty Meeting in the Durham Research Center Auditorium.
Apr 20, 2006
Pharmacy students win outreach competition
UNMC pharmacy students finished 16th out of the 31 schools that competed in the Medicare Student Outreach Competition. As a result, the group received a National Council of State Pharmacy Association Executives’ award of $500.
Apr 19, 2006
Students receive Harris awards in cancer, nursing
For the past six years, Norman and Bernice Harris have awarded scholarships to graduate students pursuing cancer research. Now, they also are recognizing the skills of nursing students.
Apr 18, 2006
Students thank anatomical donors
Andrew Gard never knew the name of his first medical education teacher. But Friday, more than 300 people gathered at the Westside Community Center to honor the 120 individuals who donated their bodies to the anatomical gift program.
Apr 18, 2006
Dr. Mailliard named chief of gastroenterology
Mark Mailliard, M.D., has been named chief of the section of gastroenterology and hepatology (GI), in UNMC’s Department of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mailliard has served as acting chief since September 2004.
Apr 17, 2006
Lighting the sky requires a crane
It takes patience, perfect weather conditions, a 150-foot crane and a non-acrophobic mind to service the Durham Research Center signs that tower over Saddle Creek Road.
Apr 14, 2006
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Jason Shiffermiller, M.D.
Jason Shiffermiller, M.D., assistant professor, General Internal Medicine Section, is among the many new faculty members on the UNMC campus.
Apr 13, 2006
Nobel Prize winner to visit April 24
Nobel Prize winner Irwin Rose, Ph.D., will visit UNMC on April 24 as the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology’s student-invited speaker.
Apr 12, 2006
First Kicks For a Cure raises $100,000 for cancer
The first Kicks for a Cure fund-raiser scored big in its fight against women’s cancer. The March 31 weekend soccer events raised awareness, as well as an announced $100,000, for Liz’s Legacy, a fund started in memory of the late Liz Karnes, Ph.D., who died of ovarian cancer on April 24, 2003.
Apr 11, 2006