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Dr. Steven Hinrichs named chairman of UNMC pathology and microbiology department
One of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s most recognizable physicians, Steven Hinrichs, M.D., will soon take on a new challenge – chairman of the UNMC Department of Pathology and Microbiology. The appointment, which is effective July 1, was announced today by John Gollan, M.D., Ph.D., dean of the UNMC College of Medicine. Dr. […]
Mar 19, 2008
Linder family establishes Mary Ann Linder Memorial Nursing Scholarship for UNMC nursing students
An endowment has been established by James Linder, M.D., and his family, to benefit nursing students at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing. The Mary Ann Linder Memorial Nursing Scholarship was established in memory of Mary Ann Linder by her son James Linder, M.D., and her grandchildren, Emily, Kari and Eric Linder. […]
Mar 19, 2008
Stopping the flood
Joyce Dolson, custodial leader at the College of Dentistry, received the university’s EEVACS (Effective, Efficient, Value-Added, Cost Savings) Award recently for her efforts at the college on the night of Feb. 1 when she held a busted water pipe together for more than 50 minutes until a plumber arrived.
Mar 18, 2008
UNMC to participate in national study related to stroke
They’re called PFOs for short, but to most people they might as well be UFOs. PFO stands for Patent Foramen Ovale, which translated means “open hole (in the heart) shaped like an oval.” It is estimated that about 25 percent of all people have PFOs, but to the man on the street, it is […]
Mar 18, 2008
John J. Ratey, M.D., to be guest speaker for April 4 Denham Harman Lectureship
John J. Ratey, M.D., associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, will be the guest speaker April 4 at noon, for the 2008 Denham Harman, M.D., Ph.D., Lectureship in Biomedical Gerontology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The event, which will be held in the Durham Research Center auditorium, is open […]
Mar 18, 2008
UNMC to participate in national study related to stroke
They’re called PFOs for short, but to most people they might as well be UFOs.
Mar 18, 2008
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Kaushik Patel, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Kaushik Patel, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests.
NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 26 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists or New Investigators for 2007. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a Thursday ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Mar 18, 2008
Public policy adviser addresses UNMC Delegates
Lauren Hill, director of Policy Research for Gov. Dave Heineman, helps drive and shape policy issues on a daily basis for the state of Nebraska.
Mar 18, 2008
Seminar aimed at recruiting scientists to training track
UNMC scientists interested in participating in a post graduate level training track in clinical and translational research are urged to attend a seminar on the subject today at noon in the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater.
Mar 17, 2008
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Yuri Persidsky, M.D., Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Yuri Persidsky, M.D., Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests. NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 26 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists or New Investigators for 2007. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 20 ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Mar 17, 2008