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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology celebrates 100th anniversary
In 1914, a postage stamp cost 2 cents. The Panama Canal opened. And the UNMC Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (then known as medical chemistry) had its first three faculty members. A century later, a stamp is 49 cents. Upwards of 14,000 vessels annually use the canal. And the department has 22 primary and 34 courtesy faculty members, 40 graduate students, 19 research associates and post-docs, 16 staff members and four emeritus faculty.
May 27, 2014
Presentation will impact children’s mental health care
Christopher Kratochvil, M.D., a professor of psychiatry and pediatrics and associate vice chancellor for clinical research at UNMC, chaired the master course — “Update on Pediatric Psychopharmacology” — at the American Psychiatric Association’s 2014 annual meeting, held earlier this month in New York City. It was the fourth year Dr. Kratochvil has chaired the master course at the event.
May 27, 2014
News briefs
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
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
Coming events
April 14 – May 2 – Campus food drive. April 21 – Distinguished Scientist event, 4 p.m., Durham Research Center Auditorium. 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 […]
Apr 21, 2014
Laughter is widely prescribed as good medicine
Laughter is widely prescribed as good medicine, so keep reading if you want to see if the funniest joke in the world helps you feel better.
Apr 21, 2014
COM Student of the Month – Amir (Ali) Khan, fourth-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 […]
Apr 21, 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
