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IDeA-CTR Funding Programs Announced

The GP-IDeA CTR has announced two funding opportunities. The IDeA-CTR Scholars Program and the IDeA-CTR Pilot Grant Program. Download the RFAs to read the details for each program and their deadlines.

Dec 27, 2016

Appreciation for Role in Accreditation

This fall UNMC received full accreditation status from the Association for Accreditation of Human Research Protection Program, Inc. ( AAHRPP). Drs. Gay Canaris, Matt Lunning, James Schwarz and Sue Swindells are members of the IRB and were recognized by Drs. Bruce Gordon, Executive Chair, UNMC IRB and Ernie Prentice, Institutional Official, for their ongoing great work in that role.

Dec 27, 2016

Notable Participation/Awards at Nebraska Chapter ACP Meeting

The American College of Physicians (ACP) Nebraska Chapter recently honored UNMC Department of Internal Medicine faculty with awards.

Dec 23, 2016

William Lyons, MD, Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology, received the LeeRoy Meyer Award from Carolyn Manhart, MD

Ted Mikuls Gout Editorial – Annals of Internal Medicine

Did you see the editorial in the November 1, 2016, Annals of Internal Medicine, titled “To Treat or Not to Treat (to Target) in Gout” with Dr. Ted Mikuls is senior author and Dr. Tuhina Neogi, Boston University School of Medicine, is first author.

Dec 23, 2016

ALS Association supports med center’s efforts

Mid-America Chapter presents a $25,000 check in support of the med center’s ALS Association Certified Treatment Center of Excellence.

Dec 23, 2016

From left, Sally Dwyer, director of programs and services, The ALS Association Mid-America Chapter, Susan Erickson, administrator, UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences, Colleen Wachter, executive director, The ALS Association Mid-America Chapter, Matthew Rizzo, M.D., chair of the UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences, and Shannon Todd, care services specialist and clinic liaison, The ALS Association Mid-America Chapter.

Humans of UNMC: Bruce Gordon, M.D.

Sample UNMC’s popular social media feature as Dr. Gordon shares his outlook on his work.

Dec 23, 2016

Bruce Gordon, M.D.,

UNMC for the record

News and notes from the UNMC community.

Dec 23, 2016

UNMC names new assistant dean for UNMC College of Nursing Kearney Division

Since 2014, Dr. Carithers was director of the doctor of nursing practice program and clinical associate professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock.

Dec 23, 2016

UNMC Department of Internal Medicine Scientist Development Award

The second UNMC Department of Internal Medicine Scientist Development Award was recently given to Bryant England, MD, rheumatology fellow, for his proposal titled “Enhancing the Identification of Rheumatoid Arthritis Associated Lung Disease.”

Dec 23, 2016

Bryant England, MD, at an earlier Internal Medicine Research Awards

More VA News

VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System welcomed Dr. David Williams as the new Chief of Staff in September. He takes over for Dr. Marvin Bittner who served as NWIHCS’ acting Chief of Staff for the previous six months.

Dec 23, 2016