InterCOM
UNMC loses one of its top supporters – Dr. Leland Olson
Dr. Olson and his late wife, Dorothy, contributed millions of dollars to fund women's health and nursing initiatives Leland Olson, M.D., one of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s top supporters, died Saturday due to complications resulting from a previous stroke. He was 92. A native of Palmyra, Neb., Dr. Olson had a large obstetrics […]
Jul 11, 2013
Four assume key roles in academic affairs
Four assume key roles in academic affairs Dele Davies, M.D., vice chancellor for academic affairs, has announced the appointment of four faculty to key positions. The appointments, which were effective July 1, included: Howard Liu, M.D., director of UNMC Faculty Development Programs; Susan Swindells, M.B.B.S., director of the UNMC Equity Office and Faculty Ombudsperson; Rowen […]
Jul 11, 2013
UNMC participating in national study using adult stem cells to treat stroke
Will seek to enroll 6-10 patients over next 18 months The University of Nebraska Medical Center has been selected as one of 11 medical centers in the country participating in a novel study using adult stem cells as a treatment for stroke patients. The treatment – called MultiStem® and manufactured by Athersys, Inc. – uses […]
Jul 11, 2013
Nebraska Neuroscience Alliance to launch clinical trial to test a unique therapy
First joint initiative to combat Parkinson’s disease The Nebraska Neuroscience Alliance at UNMC is embarking on a translational clinical trial using Leukine, a drug used to boost the immune system in cancer patients, to test a unique immune therapy in people with Parkinson’s disease. The NNA, formed in 2011, unites three of UNMC’s top neuroscience […]
Jul 11, 2013
UNMC research could lead to chemical weapons vaccine
The U.S. military hopes to use technology
developed at UNMC to protect its
personnel from nerve agents.
Jun 19, 2013
UNMC research could lead to chemical weapons vaccine
The U.S. military hopes to use technology
developed at UNMC to protect its
personnel from nerve agents.
Jun 19, 2013
Staph library for researchers of infections
A new library with more than 2,000
mutant strains of Staphylococcus aureus
bacteria will help scientists find answers
for how to better deal with staph infections.
Jun 18, 2013
COM Student of the Month – Jenny Dwyer, third-year student
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.
Jun 10, 2013
Clinical Skills and Healthcare Quality Improvement Education in COM
A major educational goal of the College of Medicine is to provide medical students with the knowledge and skills they will need to function and learn in residency programs. Toward that end, there are educational programs which have been or will soon be implemented to improve our students’ education in clinical skills and health care […]
Jun 10, 2013
A message from the dean
I hope that many of you were able to attend the recent physician/staff forums whose goals were to update you on the status of the Deloitte evaluation of our clinical programs and to lay out the initial blueprint for how our clinical enterprise needs to move forward in order to position itself for success in today’s changing health care environment.
Jun 10, 2013