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Kevin Garvin, M.D., orthopaedic surgery, has been named treasurer of The Hip Society. Earlier this year, Dr. Garvin served as program chair for the organization’s Specialty Day during its annual meeting in New Orleans. In addition, Dr. Garvin is currently serving as research committee chair on the executive board of The Knee Society and has been a member of the International Hip Society since 2012.
May 27, 2014
Rural Futures grant fuels mentoring beacon
A mentor can make a huge difference in a student’s life. Even a virtual mentor. In a cutting-edge attempt to address the looming shortage of behavioral health professionals, the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN) has created a “Virtual Mentorship Network” to pair promising young students with behavioral health professionals.
May 27, 2014
Grant helps Dr. Teoh-Fitzgerald target breast cancer
For years scientists have studied breast cancer cells to varying degrees to determine why and how they form, thrive and communicate with one another and in some cases resist treatment. Personalized medicine, targeted therapies and preventive measures have become the norm. And all the while, Melissa Teoh-Fitzgerald, Ph.D., has wondered about the tissue surrounding the cancer cells, also known as the stroma, or connective tissue, that supports the cancer cell.
May 27, 2014
Research Highlights
The following 19 grants representing more than $1.5 million in new funding were awarded to UNMC College of Medicine faculty during March.
May 27, 2014
Coming events
April 14 – May 2 – Campus food drive. April 24 – Annual Faculty Awards event, 4 p.m., Durham Research Center Auditorium. April 24-27 – Nebraska Science Festival. Jeff Corwin, host of “Animal Planet,” will be the featured presenter on April 25 at the Joslyn Art Museum. April 25 — SHARING Golf Tournament (9 holes), […]
Apr 22, 2014
A message from the dean
In my annual State of the College of Medicine address last week, I tried to provide an objective view of just exactly what the College of Medicine is facing – the good and the not so good.
Apr 21, 2014
News Briefs
UNMC held Spring Spirit Day on its Omaha campus April 1. More than 500 students, faculty and staff stopped by for root beer floats, popcorn and candy. Spirit Day events also will be held at other UNMC campuses in the coming weeks. The fun events show appreciation for all UNMC employees, faculty, and staff. For a photo album from the Omaha event, click here. Also, in conjunction with UNMC Spirit Day, staffers from The Olson Center for Women’s Health won the UNMC Selfie Contest with the most-liked Facebook photo. The group won a $25 gift card to Bruegger’s.
Apr 21, 2014
122 senior medical students receive residency assignments
46 percent staying in Nebraska, 59 percent matched in primary care.
Apr 21, 2014
Construction update – Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center
A flurry of construction activity is under way at the intersection of 45th Street and Dewey Avenue (Durham Research Plaza).
Apr 21, 2014
Research Highlights
The following 16 awards totaling more than $1.3 million were granted to College of Medicine faculty during February.
Apr 21, 2014