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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
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
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
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
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
Division Profile: Internal Medicine Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep & Allergy
Chief: Joe Sisson, M.D.
Division Personnel:
Faculty: 20 (17 MDs and 3 PhDs)
Trainees: 13 (9 clinical fellows, 4 post doctoral fellows)
Staff: 33
Feb 18, 2014
Coming events
Feb. 20 – Board of Regents visit UNMC.
Feb. 28 – Farewell tea for William Burke, M.D., psychiatry, 1-3 p.m., University Tower Private Dining Room C.
March 2 – The 10th annual Walk and Roll for Disabilities, a fundraiser for the Munroe-Meyer Institute, will be held at 10:30 a.m., at Oakview Mall.
Feb 18, 2014
Finding love by sight and smell
Why is love elusive for some while others stumble upon the real thing barely trying? Research continues to explore the skill of finding that special someone, and it may not be as much about what we know, but about what we sense. See if you have a nose for love, or if it’s love at first sight.
Feb 18, 2014
COM Student of the Month – Brad Hertzler, 4th-year student
Editor’s Note: Each month, InterCOM will highlight a “Student of the Month” from the College of Medicine. Students will be featured for their participation in activities outside of medical school and for making a difference in the community. The goal is to recognize students for what they are doing and to encourage other students to get involved in the community. After all, medical school should be much more than studying.
Feb 18, 2014
