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Lookin’ at U – Naava Naslavsky

This week, we learn more about Naava Naslavsky, assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular biology.

Apr 28, 2011

Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Wing-Chung (John) Chan, M.D.

UNMC researcher Wing-Chung (John) Chan, M.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests.

Apr 28, 2011

Awards presented to Public Health faculty and students

Shinobu Watanabe-Galloway, Ph.D., associate professor of epidemiology, received the excellence in teaching award at the recent College of Public Health banquet for faculty, students and alumni.

Apr 28, 2011

Dr. Klassen receives high national honor

Lynell Klassen, M.D., professor and chairman of the department of internal medicine, has been inducted as a master of the American College of Physicians (ACP).

Apr 28, 2011

Med student’s run-in with deadly viper featured on Animal Planet tonight

In 2007, fourth-year medical student Michael Alexander White nearly lost his life after an encounter with one of the world’s deadliest snakes.

Apr 27, 2011

UNMC researchers developing test to detect warning signs of joint replacement failure

Goal is to allow joint replacements to last longer and avoid costly revision surgeries   More than 1.5 million total joint replacement operations are performed worldwide each year. While the success rate is 90 percent, almost 10 percent of implants fail and require additional surgery.   Now, University of Nebraska Medical Center researchers have discovered […]

Apr 27, 2011

UNMC administrator appointed to national advisory committee

Will provide key voice for health care workforce needs of rural communities Patricia Hageman, Ph.D., professor and former program director of physical therapy education in the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s School of Allied Health Professions, has been appointed to a three-year term on an external advisory committee for the Health Resources and Services Administration […]

Apr 27, 2011

UNMC rural health director appointed to presidential advisory group

Patrik Johansson, M.D., tapped by president to serve on Advisory Group on Prevention, Health Promotion, and Integrative Public Health   President Barack Obama has appointed Patrik Johansson, M.D., director of the Rural Health Education Network in the Harold M. and Beverly Maurer Center for Public Health, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, to the […]

Apr 27, 2011

Wellness Wednesday — UNMC group loses more than 800 pounds F.A.S.T.

Learn more about the F.A.S.T. Diet at an informational meeting on May 2.

Apr 27, 2011

Public health in action – There’s more to your surroundings than you think

When it comes to environmental concerns and hazards, discussions often focus on large-scale issues such greenhouse gases and global warming. As such, Shawn Gibbs, Ph.D., notes that people often truly overlook the hazards that are right under their noses.

Apr 27, 2011