Karen Burbach

UNMC student receives AMA Foundation Leadership Award

Lori Brunner, a fourth-year medical student at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, is one of 50 young medical professionals to have received the American Medical Association Foundation Leadership Award. The award is given annually to 25 medical students and 25 resident and fellow physicians for their exceptional leadership among their peers and achievements in non-clinical community activities.

Apr 2, 2002

UNMC professor receives CGEA’s Medical Education Laureate Award

The Association of American Medical College’s Central Group on Educational Affairs recently awarded Fred McCurdy, M.D., Ph.D., associate chair for pediatric education in UNMC’s department of pediatrics, with its 2002 Medical Education Laureate. The award recognizes individuals who have made long-standing, substantive contributions to medical education and contributed significantly to the growth and development of the organization.

Apr 1, 2002

New e-mail address for sending Thank ‘U’ Rewards

Due to the success of UNMC’s Thank ‘U’ Reward program, Human Resource has developed an e-mail account dedicated to the program. Beginning today, requests to send a Thank ‘U’ Reward should be made to thanku@unmc.edu. The dedicated e-mail address will enable several individuals in Human Resources to access the account and expedite processing of the awards.

Apr 1, 2002

Residency matches reveal students’ medical aspirations

In a short time, Son Tran has come a long ways.

In 1990, he and his family — one of the last to leave Vietnam under the U.S. government’s refugee program — moved to Lincoln, Neb., where the 17-year-old learned English and attended two years at Southeast High School before graduating from Nebraska Wesleyan University.

On Thursday, the UNMC fourth-year medical student read the National Resident Matching Program letter that defined the next step in his life: an internal medicine residency in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Mar 22, 2002

State’s anatomical board director dies, funeral services will be Friday

Mike Copple always drove a Jeep, but rarely took his 1949 metallic blue convertible Jeepster on the streets of Papillion.

“It was his baby,” said Warren Stinson, Ph.D., UNMC emeritus associate professor of cell biology and anatomy. “He kept it in pristine condition.”

Copple, director of the Nebraska State Anatomical Board, died Monday (March 18) of complications from diabetes. He was 56.

Mar 21, 2002

Faculty Senate recognizes faculty for years of service

Forty-two faculty members who have served 10, 20 or 30 years at UNMC will be recognized at the Annual Faculty Meeting Thursday, April 11 at 4 p.m., in the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater. A reception, hosted by UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., will follow the meeting at approximately 5 p.m. in the private dining rooms. (See story for names of faculty members who have served five, 10, 20 and 30 years).

Mar 20, 2002

Honky Tonk Tailgate Party Tour to be featured at Cattlemen’s Ball

The Honky Tonk Tailgate Party Tour, a package concert tour featuring three country music artists, will be featured at the fifth annual Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska. The ball will be held June 1 at the Benes Cattle Company located 25 miles northwest of Lincoln near Highway 79 and the town of Valparaiso. (See story for ticket information).

Mar 18, 2002

UNMC researcher appointed to national toxicology advisory board

Samuel M. Cohen, M.D., Ph.D., professor and chairman of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s department of pathology and microbiology and Havlik-Wall Professor of Oncology, has been appointed to the National Toxicology Program Board of Scientific Counselors. Tommy G. Thompson, secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, made the appointment.

Mar 18, 2002

UNMC’s Lifestyle Enhancement Center to celebrate first anniversary

During the week of March 18 to 22, UNMC’s Lifestyle Enhancement Center will celebrate its first anniversary. The unique center offers a holistic approach to health care by providing customized programs that help individuals map their way to a healthier and more peaceful life. The center is located at 2255 S. 132nd St. and Montclair Drive, Suite B (the west end of the Prairie Life Center).

Mar 15, 2002

Clinical study show antiseptic-coated catheters result in fewer infections

A clinical study led by UNMC showed that antiseptic-coated central venous catheters (CVCs) resulted in significantly lower rates of bacterial colonization on the catheters and fewer patients developing bacteremia (bacteria invading the blood stream).

Mar 14, 2002