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Jul 11, 2013

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Dr. Wigton steps down from associate dean post

Held position for 37 years Robert Wigton, M.D., is more than the unofficial campus historian. He's also, according to College of Medicine Dean Bradley Britigan, M.D., "one of the pillars upon which the history of UNMC rests."  Dr. Wigton, who stepped down June 30 as associate dean of graduate medical education, received his M.D. and […]

Jul 11, 2013

Dr. Wadman named associate dean for graduate medical education

Michael Wadman, M.D., has been named associate dean for graduate medical education for the College of Medicine. He replaces Robert Wigton, M.D., who retired on June 30 after 37 years in the position. Dr. Wadman is associate professor of emergency medicine and has served as assistant dean for graduate medical education since 2012. In 2003, […]

Jul 11, 2013

Michael Wadman, M.D.

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

News Briefs

Barb Bayer, a nurse practitioner in psychiatry, spoke to the Fremont Area Alzheimer's Support Group on May 29. She talked about the potential causes of Alzheimer's disease and the progression of cognitive changes. She also discussed the behavioral symptoms of the Alzheimer's patient and how this all affects the relationship between the patient and their […]

Jun 10, 2013

UNMC honors two for aging research

UNMC researcher Tony Wilson, Ph.D., and medical student Matt Varon were honored recently for their research into Alzheimer’s disease and other conditions related to aging.

Jun 10, 2013

Tony Wilson, Ph.D.

UNMC research offers rare glimpse into Parkinson’s disease using neuroimaging

A UNMC research team has found a way to monitor brain injuries that occur in Parkinson’s disease providing clinicians a rare glimpse into the disease process.

Jun 10, 2013

Deadly sepsis focus of UNMC study

A UNMC researcher has determined that the investigational drug Eritoran used in a large clinical trial to treat a severe and often deadly infection known as sepsis did not reduce mortality.

Jun 10, 2013

Andre Kalil, M.D.