Neurosurgery

UNMC for the record

News and notes from the UNMC community.

Apr 15, 2016

Lewis Ziska, Ph.D.

Dr. Thorell receives endowed chair in neurosurgery

William Thorell, M.D., is awarded the Lyal G. Leibrock, M.D., Chair of Neurosurgery.

Mar 29, 2016

William Thorell, M.D.

Dr. Thorell awarded endowed chair in neurosurgery

Chair named in honor of Dr. Lyal Leibrock, former UNMC section chief of neurosurgery

Mar 29, 2016

William Thorell, M.D.

Retirement reception Monday for Jan Stewart

Neurosurgery staffer will be recognized by colleagues.

Mar 23, 2016

Jan Stewart

UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s raises nearly $16,000

More than 500 skaters participate in 24-hour event

Jan 27, 2016

UNMC neurologist John Bertoni, M.D., Ph.D. (left) with one of his Parkinson's patients Roger Palmer, who skated a lap around the UNMC Ice Rink as part of the opening ceremonies.

Sixth annual UNMC Skate-a-thon to raise funds for Parkinson’s

24-hour skate will take place Jan. 22-23 at UNMC Ice Rink

Jan 15, 2016

Ted Wuebben (blue plaid shirt) skates at 2015 UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson's.

HIV/AIDS expert, Dr. Robert Gallo, to deliver Nov. 18 lecture at UNMC

Considered one of the most recognized scientists in the country

Nov 13, 2015

Robert Gallo, M.D.

UNMC/Nebraska Medicine launches Mind and Brain Health Labs

Driving simulation/mobile sensor systems will revolutionize neurosciences in Nebraska

Nov 2, 2015

Marv Welstead, a 94-year-old Fremont, Neb. man, drives the SENSEI simulator.

Researchers present at military health symposium

Seven UNMC investigators presented on topics related to combat casualty care and rehabilitation of warfighters.

Sep 21, 2015

From left to right: Dong Wang, Ph.D; Marsha Morien; Yulong Li, M.D., Ph.D.; Valeriya Kettelhut, M.D., M.P.H.; Keely Buesing, M.D.; Marilynn Larson, M.D.; Joseph Siu, Ph.D.

‘A Sharp Race’ picks up speed in third year

UNMC/Nebraska Medicine team supports the Aneurysm Foundation and med center patients.

Aug 6, 2015