Ryan Shaw

Don’t interrupt the nurse

Study reveals ways to reduce medication errors in rural hospitals.

Dec 18, 2012

A Pyxis medication system, similar to the one shown here, was installed recently at Brown County Hospital in Ainsworth, Neb., to help streamline the medication dispensing process. Dorotha Rohlfsen, a registered nurse at The Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, is shown in the photo.

Under the microscope – Stay on the treadmill

UNMC study to examine how to keep heart failure patients exercising; could benefit others.

Dec 18, 2012

Strengthening his heart wasn’t the only goal Phil Hester had on his mind when he enrolled in Dr. Bunny Pozehl’s study on heart failure and exercise. He wanted to be strong enough to walk into Heinz Field — home of his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers. He accomplished both goals.

A bright smile drives genetic research

A 9-year-old with Juvenile Batten disease
motivates her aunt, a UNMC scientist.

Dec 18, 2012

Tammy Kielian, Ph.D., hopes that her research will help children like her niece, Olivia, who has Juvenile Batten disease.

Pregnancy hormone may save lives, limbs

Naturally occurring hormone may yield
therapies for liver, kidney and diabetes-related vascular problems.

Dec 18, 2012

Robert Bennett, Ph.D.

The way of viral infections

Mice, multiple sclerosis and mutual
interest spur this collaboration.

Dec 18, 2012

The UNMC/UNL viral immunology collaborative team at work in
Dr. Petro’s lab at the UNMC College of Dentistry. From left, Ph.D. student Tyler Moore; Tom Petro, Ph.D.; Deb Brown, Ph.D.; and research technician Elizabeth Cody.

Don’t interrupt the nurse

Study reveals ways to reduce medication
errors in rural hospitals.

Dec 11, 2012

Accreditation process continues in College of Medicine

Q: Where is the College of Medicine in the LCME process? How much longer will the process continue?

Dec 3, 2012

Research Highlights

UNMC receives $760,000 in new research funding AIDS, leukemia, stroke, colorectal cancer among diseases being studied Here’s a list of research awards received by College of Medicine faculty during October. These 14 awards represent more than $760,000 in new funding to UNMC. Erika Boesen, Ph.D., cellular and integrative physiology, has received an American Heart Foundation award for […]

Dec 3, 2012

American College of Medical Informatics names Dr. Campbell a fellow

Prestigious appointment recognizes his pioneering work in electronic health records

Dec 3, 2012

Search committee selected for UNMC chancellor post

James Linder, M.D., will chair committee

Dec 3, 2012

James Linder, M.D.