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COM Student of the Month – Andrew Baumgartner, fourth-year student
Editor’s Note: Each month, InterCOM will highlight a “Student of the Month” from the College of Medicine. Students will be featured for their participation in activities outside of medical school and for making a difference in the community. The goal is to recognize students for what they are doing and to encourage other students to […]
Jul 11, 2013
UNMC loses one of its top supporters – Dr. Leland Olson
Dr. Olson and his late wife, Dorothy, contributed millions of dollars to fund women's health and nursing initiatives Leland Olson, M.D., one of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s top supporters, died Saturday due to complications resulting from a previous stroke. He was 92. A native of Palmyra, Neb., Dr. Olson had a large obstetrics […]
Jul 11, 2013
Four assume key roles in academic affairs
Four assume key roles in academic affairs Dele Davies, M.D., vice chancellor for academic affairs, has announced the appointment of four faculty to key positions. The appointments, which were effective July 1, included: Howard Liu, M.D., director of UNMC Faculty Development Programs; Susan Swindells, M.B.B.S., director of the UNMC Equity Office and Faculty Ombudsperson; Rowen […]
Jul 11, 2013
UNMC participating in national study using adult stem cells to treat stroke
Will seek to enroll 6-10 patients over next 18 months The University of Nebraska Medical Center has been selected as one of 11 medical centers in the country participating in a novel study using adult stem cells as a treatment for stroke patients. The treatment – called MultiStem® and manufactured by Athersys, Inc. – uses […]
Jul 11, 2013
A Day in the Life . . . Kicking back at McGoogan
The McGoogan Library of Medicine adds to its collection . . . of chairs.
Jul 10, 2013
Investigators to launch clinical trial testing Parkinson’s therapy
Effort is Nebraska Neuroscience Alliance’s first joint initiative to combat Parkinson’s disease.
Jul 10, 2013
UNMC loses one of its top supporters – Dr. Leland Olson
Dr. Olson and his late wife, Dorothy, contributed millions of dollars to fund women’s health and nursing initiatives
Jul 10, 2013
UNMC to launch clinical trial to test unique therapy for Parkinson’s disease
The Nebraska Neuroscience Alliance (NNA) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, is embarking on a translational clinical trial to determine if an approved drug, Leukine, used to boost the immune system in cancer patients, has any benefits as an immune therapy in people with Parkinson’s disease. The NNA, formed in 2011, unites three of UNMC’s top neuroscience programs […]
Jul 10, 2013
UNMC nanotechnology protects skin from cancer, early wrinkles
Skin protection could be only the beginning for the nanotechology applications.
Jul 10, 2013
Wellness Wednesday: Joslyn offers free ‘garden yoga’ sessions
Classes will be held in the museum’s sculpture garden in August. Also, the 2013 OwL Ride is set for Saturday.
Jul 10, 2013
