Karen Burbach
Nutrition expert advocates physical activity, healthy fats
Walter Willett, M.D., Dr.P.H., bikes to work, spreads olive oil on his bread and cooks with liquid vegetable oils. On Friday, the nutrition expert frequently cited internationally for his expertise on foods, fats and diets, shared his ideas on an optimal diet before presenting the fourth annual Denham Harman, M.D., Ph.D., Lectureship in Biomedical Gerontology.
Apr 18, 2005
UNMC, Moscow State University sign agreement
A newly signed agreement for scientific cooperation and exchange between UNMC and Moscow State University formalizes a relationship that already has seen the universities’ faculty and students working together, especially in the areas of polymer science and nanotechnology.
Apr 15, 2005
Dr. Leuschen to be honored for mentoring graduate students
On Wednesday, M. Patricia Leuschen, Ph.D., veteran researcher and longtime director of the Medical Sciences Interdepartmental Area (MSIA) Graduate Program, will receive the inaugural UNMC Outstanding Mentor of Graduate Students Award at the Annual Faculty Meeting. The 4 p.m. meeting is in the Durham Research Center auditorium.
Apr 15, 2005
UNMC part of state’s bioterrorism preparedness team
Nebraska’s success in bioterrorism preparation stems from its teamwork among government, academia and the private sector, Gov. Dave Heineman said Thursday in presenting the Harry W. McFadden, Jr., M.D., Lectureship.
Apr 15, 2005
2005 Harris Awards in Cancer Research announced
Six UNMC graduate students have received the 2005 Norman and Bernice Harris Awards in Cancer Research.
Apr 14, 2005
Showhouse opens to public April 16
UNMC employees will have to go no further than a couple of blocks to view this year’s Omaha Symphony/ASID Designer Showhouse. Potter’s House, an 1892 Renaissance mansion at 428 S. 38th St., is this year’s showhouse. Public viewing will begin Saturday, April 16, and continue through Sunday, May 8.
Apr 14, 2005
Making sense of CMMS – – accessing invoices
CMMS, the “Comparative Medicine Management System,” is a new computerized business management system. UNMC Today will provide weekly messages to help you understand the topic and how it impacts your research program. This week’s message — How will I access and view my current comparative medicine invoices?
Apr 14, 2005
Silver U recipients for April announced
To find out this month’s recipients of the Chancellor’s Silver ‘U’ Award click on Reward and Recognition (the left hand side of UNMC Today) and scroll to the Silver ‘U’ section.
Apr 13, 2005
Governor to present McFadden Lectureship April 14
Gov. Dave Heineman, who has led the state’s efforts in bioterrorism preparedness since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, will present the prestigious Harry W. McFadden, Jr., M.D., Lectureship at UNMC on Thursday, April 14 at 9 a.m. in the Durham Research Center’s Scott Auditorium.
Apr 13, 2005
Former chancellor amazed by campus growth
As he walked across the UNMC campus, Robert Sparks, M.D., marveled at the growth that has occurred since he led the institution in the 1970s.
Apr 11, 2005