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Research highlights
Javeed Iqbal, Ph.D., pathology and microbiology, received a three-year, $600,000 grant from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to study somatic mutations and epimutations in peripheral T-cell lymphoma
Jan 23, 2014
Industry-sponsored grants
Uriel Sandkovsky, M.D., internal medicine – infectious diseases, for a study comparing the safety and effectiveness of a new antiviral single dose combination given once daily with conventional antiviral combination therapies in HIV-1, ART naïve women. Dr. Sandkovsky will lead the sole Nebraska site for this study which is currently recruiting participants.
Jan 23, 2014

UNMC study results encouraging for women with recurrent ovarian cancer
A new study by UNMC and Roswell Park Cancer Institute shows that a combination treatment strategy may provide a new option for patients with recurrent ovarian cancer.
Jan 23, 2014

Department Profile – Division of Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine
Division Chair: Jane Potter, M.D.
Number of people in the division:
•UNMC employees: 8 faculty + 1 fellow + 14 staff = 23 total
•UNMC Physicians employees: 6 staff
Jan 23, 2014

UNMC physician serves as advisor to TV program
Fans of the televised drama “Nashville” may have been affected by the pregnancy storyline that Kimberly Williams-Paisley’s character, Peggy Kenter, underwent earlier this year — but they may not have known that some of the medical nuts and bolts behind that storyline were supplied by UNMC’s Paul Paulman, M.D., family medicine.
Jan 23, 2014

Spotlight on new faculty – Christina Gregg
For new SAHP faculty member, “shadowing” blossomed into bright career.
Jan 23, 2014

UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s raises about $20,000
Amazingly, four skaters skate all 24 hours
The 4th annual UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s was highlighted by four skaters making it through all 24 hours on the ice.
Jan 23, 2014

Retirement celebration for Stephen Smith, M.D., to be held Friday
Dr. Smith’s career spanned 33 years at Clarkson and University Hospitals and The Nebraska Medical Center.
Jan 23, 2014

Coming events
Jan. 24 – Board of Regents meeting.
Jan. 28 – Farewell tea for Dr. Harold M. Maurer, 2-4 p.m., Truhlsen Events Center.
Feb. 20 – Board of Regents visit UNMC.
Jan 23, 2014
Time out with T.O. – A Hal of a legacy
Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., had a vision for UNMC — and he made the vision a reality.
Jan 23, 2014
