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InterCOM

A message from the dean

UNMC offers a great medical education.

That message came through loud and clear as I met with some of our College of Medicine alumni last week in Arizona as part of a series of events coordinated by the University of Nebraska Alumni Association and the University of Nebraska Foundation.

Feb 18, 2014

Search committee formed for internal medicine chair

The search committee for the new chair of the department of internal medicine has been announced by Bradley Britigan, M.D., dean of the College of Medicine.

Feb 18, 2014

Carl Smith, M.D.

Dr. Cannella one of first to use musculoskeletal ultrasound

Amy Cannella, M.D., internal medicine-rheumatology, is one of the first people in the U.S. to use musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) for the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic disease. She was in the first cohort to take the certification exam and received her certification in May 2013.

Feb 18, 2014

Amy Cannella, M.D.

UNMC opens low vision clinic in Lincoln

The Weigel Williamson Center for Visual Rehabilitation at the University of Nebraska Medical Center is now operating a low vision clinic in Lincoln.

Feb 18, 2014

John Shepherd, M.D

Dr. Casey receives grant to study liver metastases in colorectal cancer

Carol Casey, Ph.D., professor, internal medicine-gastroenterology, received a two-year award from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism to study liver metastases in colorectal cancer.

She is part of a multiple primary investigator project with Peter Thomas, Ph.D., professor of surgery at Creighton University.

Feb 18, 2014

Carol Casey, Ph.D.

UNMC researchers show vitamin D holds promise for chronic hives relief

A study by UNMC researchers shows vitamin D as an add-on therapy could provide some relief for chronic hives, a condition with no cure and few treatment options.

Feb 18, 2014

Jill Poole, M.D.

Researchers bring in $5.2 million during December

College of Medicine faculty received 24 awards representing more than $5.2 million in new funding during December.

Feb 18, 2014

Keer Sun, Ph.D.

Industry-sponsored contracts

Hani Haider, Ph.D., orthopaedic surgery, has received a contract for laboratory testing of specially coated total knee replacement systems.

Feb 18, 2014

Hani Haider Ph.D.

Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center – Construction update

When it comes to constructing a $323 million facility there are many considerations.

From cabinetry hardware, to ceiling tiles, to carpeting that can withstand years of wear and tear, no detail is too small.

Feb 18, 2014

New faculty

Eight new faculty members have joined the College of Medicine, including seven assistant professors and one professor.

Feb 18, 2014