Lisa Spellman
State’s largest-ever NIH grant to help students across Nebraska
A UNMC program aimed at producing more scientists in the state has recently been awarded the largest NIH grant in Nebraska history.
May 8, 2009
Workshop offers chance to tell low vision story
Stories connect people to each other, foster understanding and build community — these are the goals of a new program for low vision clients at UNMC’s Weigel Williamson Center for Visual Rehabilitation.
May 5, 2009
Four to receive special recognition at commencement
A couple dedicated to helping seniors age successfully, a surgeon committed to improving the health of all Nebraskans and a Chinese professor will be honored at UNMC’s commencement ceremony today.
May 1, 2009
Dentistry’s Dr. Harn to receive community service award
From developing and acting as curator for the dental museum, to coordinating children’s dental day, to running logistics for the dental SHARING clinic, Stan Harn, Ph.D., is one busy guy.
Apr 14, 2009
Society to help student-run clinics share ideas, practices
With the launch of the Society for Student Run Free Clinics at the recent SHARING the Vision conference, health profession students now have a place to turn to for information.
Apr 13, 2009
UNMC students to host conference on student-run health clinics
On Friday, health profession students from across the nation will come together at UNMC to share their vision for strengthening the health of Americans through student-run clinics.
Mar 25, 2009
Dr. Gendelman’s UNMC journey leads to laureate award
When Howard Gendelman, M.D., first walked into his bleak second floor laboratory in Swanson Hall, he wondered whether he had taken a wrong turn.
Mar 16, 2009
Costa Rica trip provides ‘invaluable’ lessons for nursing students
Costa Rica is a tropical paradise with sparkling beaches, lush green valleys and friendly people. For nine nursing students from the UNMC College of Nursing West Nebraska Division, it also is a place to brush up on medical Spanish and hone nursing skills.
Mar 10, 2009
Research Notes – UNMC Researchers identify enzyme involved in aortic aneurysms
An enzyme involved in aortic aneurysms was identified by investigators from the surgery department including Wanfen Xiong, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor, and Timothy Baxter, M.D., professor. Their work was published in the Jan. 16 edition of the Journal of Biological Chemistry.
Mar 9, 2009
Renovated dentistry faculty practice opens in Lincoln
At the faculty practice at the UNMC College of Dentistry in Lincoln, there was never enough room.
Mar 6, 2009