InterCOM

Department of Radiology making research strides

Part of prestigious NCI national network for multicenter imaging trials.

Sep 1, 2012

Research Highlights – UNMC researchers procure major NIH grants

Will study diabetes, neurocognitive disorders, pancreatic cancer.

Sep 1, 2012

Research Highlights – Other significant research awards

Phyllis Nsiah-Kumi, M.D., internal medicine-general medicine – The Nebraska Association of Local Directors Outreach Partnership to Improve Health Literacy from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Santhi Gorantla, Ph.D., pharmacology/experimental neuroscience, received a grant from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to test immunogenicity of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) in humanized […]

Sep 1, 2012

Research Highlights – Industry-sponsored contracts

Shahid Hussain, M.D., radiology – for using MRI in the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma. Hani Haider, Ph.D., orthopaedic surgery – for joint replacement materials. Alison Freifeld, M.D., internal medicine-infectious diseases – for development of diagnostic technology for infectious diseases. William Rizzo, M.D., pediatrics-metabolism – for a clinical trial to evaluate dosing regimens for patients with […]

Sep 1, 2012

Briefs – Dr. Fedderson named chief quality and outcomes officer

Dr. Armitage to receive prestigious award from Mayo Clinic.

Sep 1, 2012

Briefs – Accreditation process continues in College of Medicine

Editor’s Note: The UNMC College of Medicine is currently in the process of seeking reaccreditation through the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). The LCME site visit is scheduled for Oct. 6-9, 2013. During the accreditation process, Hugh Stoddard, Ph.D., director and special assistant dean for medical education, will provide a monthly update on accreditation. […]

Sep 1, 2012

Upcoming Events

Circle of Distinction event and Alumni Reunion highlight September calendar.

Sep 1, 2012