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Cure for familial breast cancer might be found in genetic mutations
Leukemia was his research niche until five years ago when breast cancer hit too close to home for San Ming Wang, M.D.
A relative’s wife had just been diagnosed with the disease; her mother and two aunts also had the disease.
Jan 15, 2014
22-year-old sees promise in breast cancer research
It was an emotional experience for Brandi Preston, 22, and breast cancer researcher, San Ming Wang, M.D., associate professor of genetics, cell biology and anatomy, when they met after he spoke to Bright Pink, a support group for those affected by familial breast cancer.
Jan 15, 2014
Demand grows for bioinformatic gurus
As information technology becomes more integral to health care, the need grows for specialists who can turn biomedical data into knowledge that will improve people’s health and wellbeing.
Jan 15, 2014
Multitasking has its limits
There is the old joke about not being able to walk and chew gum at the same time. But there’s something to it, scientifically, said Dawn Venema, Ph.D., assistant professor of physical therapy education. As a clinician, she saw it all the time.
Now she studies it.
Jan 15, 2014
Will genetic testing change behavior?
Julia Houfek, Ph.D., professor of community-based health in the College of Nursing, is interested in how people understand and think about their health care conditions, what they have to do to stay well or get better.
Jan 15, 2014
Commitment is key for double doctorate
In the marathon to obtain both M.D. and Ph.D. degrees, there are moments when one wonders if he or she should keep going.
Jan 15, 2014
North carolina couple finds hope in Omaha
Physicians had lost hope for 65-yearold Randy Whisnant of Morganton, N.C., advising him and his wife, Quteen, that it was time for hospice.
Jan 15, 2014
Clinical staff: Your input is needed
Responses sought for survey on safety, efficiency and effectiveness in health care.
Jan 15, 2014
Recording molecules at the nanoscale
Before Yuri Lyubchenko, Ph.D., professor of pharmaceutical science in the College of Pharmacy, explains his research, he has a question: “Are you familiar with the concept of a record player?”
Jan 15, 2014
Ph.D. candidate’s ‘influenza’ artwork spotlighted in national journal
Kristin Watkins’ pen-and-ink drawing is the latest cover illustration for Academic Medicine.
Jan 15, 2014
