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Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Wallace Thoreson, Ph.D.

UNMC researcher Wallace Thoreson, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests. NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 25 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists for 2006. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 12 ceremony to recognize their achievements.

Jan 17, 2007

Dr. Mueller named to No. 2 post in College of Public Health

One of the leading rural health policy experts in the country, Keith Mueller, Ph.D., has been named associate dean for academic affairs in the newly formed UNMC College of Public Health.

Jan 17, 2007

Dr. Olsen named pharmacy practice chairman

Keith Olsen, Pharm.D., has been named chairman of the College of Pharmacy’s Pharmacy Practice Department.

Jan 16, 2007

Avian flu education — pandemics in history

An estimated 36,000 people in the United States die each year from complications related to seasonal flu. An influenza pandemic, however, would have much graver consequences, officials say, overwhelming health services, disrupting commerce and killing millions of people around the world.

Jan 16, 2007

Ford: Dr. King would call for continued action against injustice

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s concerns about injustice were not isolated to struggles against segregation and racism in the United States, Valda Boyd Ford said Monday during a speech commemorating the slain civil rights leader.

Jan 16, 2007

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. — Part 5 of 5

In commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, UNMC Today will feature a series of photos and quotations from the civil rights leader.

Jan 15, 2007

Henning takes office as Student Senate president

On Thursday, Jonathan Henning formally accepted the challenge of serving as UNMC Student Senate president for 2007.

Jan 15, 2007

2006 another banner year for UNMC

From celebrating the 125th anniversary of the College of Medicine, to breaking ground on a state-of-the-art complex to house the college, to groundbreaking research developments in diagnosing Burkitt lymphoma, 2006 was yet another stellar year for UNMC.

Jan 12, 2007

Congressional actions carry mixed-bag of implications for UNMC

In a sweep of activity in December, the outgoing Congress made several moves that have both positive and negative implications for UNMC.

Jan 12, 2007

UNMC introduces Web-based health record for students

UNMC has announced plans for what is believed to be the first time an academic organization has established a Web-based Personal Health Record program for all its students. In contrast with medical records that are owned by doctors or hospitals, a PHR is owned by the patient and is part of a national effort to involve patients in their own health care.

Jan 12, 2007