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Avian flu education — caring for the sick at home
If avian flu strikes the human population, chances are many of those infected will be cared for at home by family and friends. Logistics become the first concern when someone in the household comes down with avian flu, said Virginia Helget of the Center for Biopreparedness Education.
Mar 6, 2007
General internists perform fewer medical procedures national survey by UNMC professor reveals
A national survey by a UNMC internist reported in this week’s Annals of Internal Medicine, shows a dramatic decline in the number and variety of medical procedures performed by general internists. The survey reports that on average, general internists perform 50 percent fewer procedures than they did 18 years ago. The survey of more than […]
Mar 6, 2007
Spotlight on new faculty — meet Audrey Lazenby, M.D.
Audrey Lazenby, M.D., professor of the department of pathology and microbiology and director of anatomic pathology, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Mar 5, 2007
UNMC scientists making headway in proteomics research
The emerging field of proteomics research is helping scientists unravel the mysteries of some of the most serious diseases known to man. A team of UNMC researchers led by Pawel Ciborowski, Ph.D., and Howard Gendelman, M.D., are using proteomic technology to discover protein biomarkers that will ultimately lead to better diagnosis and treatment of brain diseases.
Mar 5, 2007
Opera composer and dancers to perform on campus
Anthony Davis, composer of the Opera Omaha presentation, “Wakonda’s Dream,” and dancers from the show will perform this week on the UNMC campus during two separate noontime events.
Mar 5, 2007
UNMC College of Nursing to host 13-state research conference March 23-26 in Omaha
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing will host the 31st Midwest Nursing Research Society Conference March 23-26 at the Hilton Omaha and Quest Center in Omaha. The conference, which will highlight the latest in nursing research discoveries and trends, is expected to draw about 900 nursing professionals and students from a […]
Mar 5, 2007
New policy to enhance postdoc experiences
Researchers know postdoctoral scholars are invaluable resources. UNMC’s goal, however, is to further strengthen the environment and culture for outstanding mentoring and training of postdoctoral scholars. As a result, a new postdoctoral education policy has been developed.
Mar 2, 2007
Meet Distinguished Scientist Uday Kompella, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Uday Kompella, Ph.D., discusses his work, life and interests. NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 25 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists for 2006. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 12 ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Mar 2, 2007
First ‘Lunch and Learn’ session a success
The first session of UNMC’s new “Employee Development Lunch and Learn Series” was a great success, said Carmen Sirizzotti, division director of employee relations.
Mar 2, 2007
Sen. Joel Johnson to speak at Delegate’s Program dinner
Nebraska State Sen. Joel Johnson, M.D., an alumnus of UNMC’s College of Medicine and chairman of the Nebraska Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee, will be on campus March 13 to speak to members of the UNMC Delegates Program.
Mar 2, 2007