Cancer center recognizes kidney cancer patients
In 1997, Fred “Fritz” Buffett died after fighting kidney cancer. Twenty-one years later, Fred’s name shines brightly on the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.
On March 22, the building was lit orange for Kidney Cancer Awareness Month, honoring Fred’s legacy, along with all the other patients and family members who have been affected by this disease.
Dr. Carver elected to national council
David Carver, Ph.D., executive director of UNMC Counseling & Student Development, was recently elected to the American Psychological Association Council of Representatives (APA-COR). The council is the governing body for the 117,500-member APA which has 54 active divisions representing every psychological specialty. Dr. Carver is the past president of the Nebraska Psychological Association and former chair of the Nebraska Psychology Licensing Board. He also serves on the board of directors for the International Ombudsman Association. He recently completed his 30th year at UNMC, where he has provided professional counseling and ombudsperson services for thousands of students, house officers and fellows.
Mayo Clinic researcher gives 2018 Gurney Lecture
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Jud Gurney, M.D. |
Dr. Erickson spoke on the topic of “How Will Artificial Intelligence Impact Our Society?”
The Jud W. Gurney, M.D., Lectureship was established to honor the memory of Dr. Gurney and his contributions to radiology education, research and patient care.
Earlier this month, Neil Hansen, M.D., was named the Jud W. Gurney, M.D., Professor of Radiology. The newly created endowed professorship was established by the University of Nebraska Foundation after $500,000 was raised to honor Dr. Gurney’s life and recognize his accomplishments
Dr. Gurney, a world-renowned chest radiologist, served as president of the Society of Thoracic Radiology and the American College of Radiology Nebraska Chapter, receiving the Silver Medal Award from the Nebraska Radiological Society — the highest honor given by the NRS.
Blood donors at April 6 blood drive can participate in blood test
A pediatric resident researcher is looking for healthy blood donors to give a little extra blood for heavy metal testing at the upcoming blood drive on Friday, April 6, in Lower Storz Pavilion from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The study is targeting adult blood donors who live in Omaha’s Superfund Site (ZIP codes: 68102, 68104, 68105, 68106, 68107, 68108, 68110, 68111, 68112, 68131, and 68132). This project hopes to help develop a screening tool to decrease heavy metals in donated blood products, protecting vulnerable populations like premature infants. This study is sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Pediatric Research Fund of the department of pediatrics at UNMC/Children’s Hospital & Medical Center.