Karen Burbach

Gov. Johanns outlines plans to reduce budget, cut NU another 3 percent

The University of Nebraska would face another 3 percent cut in its budget if Gov. Mike Johanns’ proposed budget is approved by the Legislature. Johanns announced his budget reduction plans at a news conference Thursday afternoon.

UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., said the proposed cut would stymie the momentum that UNMC has gained over the past couple of years.

Mar 1, 2002

Dr. Kitto bridged traditional, Native American medical approaches

UNMC alumnus Cecelia M. Kitto, M.D., of Niobrara died Sunday, Feb. 24, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, S.D. She was 60. Dr. Kitto graduated from the UNMC College of Medicine in 1979. A Native American, she served in various capacities for the Ponca and Omaha tribal populations.

Feb 28, 2002

Correction: UNMC receives $26.6 million in grants

Research investigators at UNMC received $26.6 million in grants during the last six months of 2001 — a 29 percent increase over the same period in 2000. Monday’s story reported that UNMC had received $27.6 million in grants for a 33 percent increase. (The story archived Feb. 25 in UNMC Today has been corrected).

Feb 27, 2002

UNMC/NHS promote reading among children, parents

Surrounded by toothy smiles, Richard Beebe sits at a child-size table, reading the classic adventures of “Curious George.” Three days a week, the 17-year-old shares his love of books with children in the UNMC/NHS Pediatric Clinic. Beebe is the clinic’s first volunteer reader in the national Reach Out and Read Program, which makes early literacy a standard part of pediatric care. (See story for details on getting involved).

Feb 26, 2002

UNMC, city work to ease traffic congestion

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents Saturday approved an agreement with the City of Omaha for the construction of turning lanes in several streets on or adjacent to the UNMC campus.

Feb 25, 2002

Chancellor: Further budget cuts would stymie UNMC progress

Additional budget cuts at UNMC would have a very negative impact on the university, which in turn will hurt the state of Nebraska and its citizens, Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., said in response to the announcement Friday that the state budget shortfall has grown considerably.

Feb 25, 2002

Broadcast of sinus surgery provides learning opportunities

Surgeons from several states will have the opportunity to learn new skills this weekend during the Second Annual Nebraska Endoscopic Surgery Course, which is focused on sinus surgery. The course, to be led by Donald Leopold, M.D., will take place today and Saturday at UNMC.

Feb 22, 2002

International Department makes tremendous strides, advances UNMC/NHS globally

In just over two years, the Office of International Healthcare Services (OIHS) has helped transform UNMC/NHS into a significant participant on the international medical market.

Feb 21, 2002

Eppley researcher lays groundwork for identifying breast cancer genes

Jim Shull, Ph.D., a professor at UNMC’s Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases, was recently introduced at the University of California-Berkeley as the man who made the ACI rat famous.

In a series of studies published over the past five years, Dr. Shull and colleagues have demonstrated that the ACI rat provides a valuable experimental model for studying the mechanisms through which estrogens induce breast cancer development.

Feb 18, 2002

Internal medicine chair forms executive council

As chairman of UNMC’s internal medicine department, John Gollan, M.D., Ph.D., oversees a department whose population size exceeds some small towns in Nebraska.

To better manage this vast department, Dr. Gollan has established an Executive Council to assist him in policy-making decisions, provide feedback and serve as contacts on issues ranging from education to research to primary care.

Feb 13, 2002