Press Release
University of Nebraska Medical Center Scientists break ground with new textbook
Three years ago when the department of pharmacology merged with the Center for Neurovirology and Neurodegenerative Disorders to become the UNMC Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience, there were a lot of questions about the connection between neuroscience, immunology and pharmacology. During the course of that time considerable progress was made to make that connection […]
Jul 10, 2007
UNMC part of 13-state study to evaluate effectiveness of vitamin A derivative in repairing lung damage of emphysema
The University of Nebraska Medical Center is participating in a 13-state study to test the safety and effectiveness of retinoic acid, a vitamin A derivative, to determine whether it will repair damaged lung tissue in people with emphysema. The phase II, two-year randomized double-blind study will be conducted in 30 centers with 500 study participants, […]
Jul 3, 2007
UNMC College of Nursing invites those interested in nursing career to attend July ‘CSI Nebraska’ program
If you’re interested in nursing and enjoy television shows that feature crime scene investigations, you might be interested in attending a one-day “CSI Nebraska” hosted by the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing. Participants will learn about forensics and forensic nursing, as well as the wide variety of nursing specialties. Those age […]
Jun 22, 2007
UNMC researchers find breakthrough microbubble technology more effective, less invasive, less costly in detecting heart disease
University of Nebraska Medical Center researchers have discovered a new way to detect heart disease that traditional tests would have missed in patients with diabetes without symptoms. The diagnostic tool could have broader applications in reducing the need for more invasive and expensive screening tests for those at increased risk for heart disease. Findings […]
Jun 15, 2007
Dinner, golf tournament bring in more than $660,000 for UNMC autism program
Stupendous. Incredible. Unbelievable. Pick your adjective. It really doesn’t make much difference. They all capture the essence of what the GWR Sunshine Foundation is doing to support the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Munroe-Meyer Institute. Under the leadership of Gail Werner-Robertson, founder and CEO of GWR […]
Jun 15, 2007
UNMC research could lead to breakthrough for Marfan syndrome patients
A University of Nebraska Medical Center research team has determined that doxycycline, a common drug used for a variety of health problems, significantly delays aneurysm rupture, tears and bleeding for mice inflicted with the Marfan syndrome. Results of the research were released June 9 in Baltimore at the annual meeting of the Society for […]
Jun 14, 2007
UNMC College of Public Health hands out year-end awards
A champion for statewide public health, a scientist researching the use of asthma medication in schools and a student who transcended a traumatic experience to become a proponent for the disabled received this year’s College of Public Health awards for the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The awards were handed out at the college’s […]
Jun 12, 2007
American College of Physicians honors UNMC physician
Rowen Zetterman, M.D., professor of medicine and associate dean for veterans affairs at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine, recently received the prestigious Alfred Stengel Memorial Award for Outstanding Service for 2007 from the American College of Physicians (ACP). The award — given by the nation’s largest medical specialty organization and […]
Jun 12, 2007
Funeral services held for UNMC pediatrician, Dr. Hobart Wiltse
Funeral services were held Monday in Omaha for Hobart “Hobe” Wiltse, M.D., Ph.D., retired professor in the UNMC Department of Pediatrics, who died on June 6 from lung cancer. Dr. Wiltse, 75, retired in 2002 after 37 years on the faculty. He was well known for his caring demeanor and for giving his time […]
Jun 11, 2007
Cancer Survivor Takes Tractor on the Road for Second Year in a Row
Cancer survivor Bob Husz will once again trek across Iowa as part of the Second Annual Tractor Ride Against Cancer (T.R.A.C.) June 11-15. The 250 mile journey along Highway 34 is a grassroots effort to raise funds and support for hematological malignancy (blood-related) cancer and solid tumor cancer research at the University of Nebraska Medical […]
Jun 11, 2007