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College of Medicine photo question — week 5 answer
Learn the answer to Wednesday’s College of Medicine historical photo question.
Jul 20, 2006
BRIN scholars on campus — meet John Demuth
Meet Jon Demuth, one of 25 students from 10 different undergraduate and community college programs who is participating in this summer’s Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (BRIN) program to explore biomedical research.
Jul 20, 2006
UNMC psychologist elected president of the National Council on Problem Gambling
Dennis McNeilly, S.J., Psy.D., a clinical geropsychologist and associate professor of psychiatry in the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Department of Psychiatry, has been elected to a one-year term as president for the National Council on Problem Gambling. Dr. McNeilly was elected at the NCPG’s 20th Annual Conference on Problem Gambling held in St. Paul, […]
Jul 19, 2006
College of Medicine photo question — week 5
The UNMC campus continues its celebration of the College of Medicine’s 125th anniversary today with another historical photo question.
Jul 19, 2006
Genetic disorder yields imperfect bones
When Terry (Lukavsky) Wiese was growing up, broken bones were as common as stubbed toes in her family. It wasn’t that the Lukavsky children were particularly careless or rough, they just happened to break a lot of bones. The genetic defect is called Osteogenesis Imperfecta and is the focus of this week’s 15th Biennial National Conference on Osteogenesis Imperfecta in Omaha.
Jul 19, 2006
BRIN scholars on campus — meet Ashley Stillwell
Twenty-five students from 10 different undergraduate and community college programs have joined the Institutional Development Award Program (IDeA) Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE)/ Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (BRIN) program. Today, you’ll meet Ashley Stillwell, one of the new BRIN scholars on campus.
Jul 18, 2006
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Tricia LeVan, Ph.D.
Tricia LeVan, Ph.D., assistant professor, section of pulmonary, critical care, sleep and allergy, is among the many new faculty members on the UNMC campus.
Jul 18, 2006
Human Resources debuts online employee handbook
UNMC faculty and staff will find human resources topics ranging from “Breaks/Rest Periods” to “Vacation Use” available online (www.unmc.edu/hr) in a new employee handbook.
Jul 18, 2006
Pitkin appointed assistant dean, nursing’s Kearney division
Steve Pitkin has been appointed assistant dean of the UNMC College of Nursing Kearney Division. Pitkin, who has been serving as interim assistant dean, has been teaching nursing since 1979.
Jul 17, 2006
Cancer survivor drives tractor across Iowa for cancer research
Editor’s Note: Log on to www.TractorRideAgainstCancer.com for more information. Bob Husz is available for interviews. (COUNCIL BLUFFS) – Cancer survivor Bob Husz is plowing ahead for a cure as he finalizes plans to drive his tractor along State Highway 92 to raise awareness and funding for cancer research. The week-long 270-mile journey, which will begin […]
Jul 17, 2006