Tom O’Connor UNMC public affairs
UNMC cystic fibrosis program among nation’s best
A national review of cystic fibrosis centers by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation shows the UNMC adult CF program ranks among the eight top benchmark programs in the country.
Jul 17, 2007
Event raises 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 Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at UNMC.
Jun 19, 2007
UNMC research could lead to Marfan syndrome breakthrough
A UNMC 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.
Jun 15, 2007
Ford leaving UNMC to lead Center for Human Diversity
When Valda Boyd Ford was appointed director of the UNMC Community and Multicultural Affairs Department in 2001, she brought with her a small, little-known diversity planning entity called the Center for Human Diversity (CHD). …
Because of the increasing growth of the CHD and the recent realignment of the Community Partnership, Ford has decided to resign from her position at UNMC and work full-time for the CHD.
Jun 12, 2007
Funeral services held Monday for Dr. 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.
Jun 12, 2007
UNMC moves to purchase nearby OPPD property
In an effort to acquire additional space to allow for much needed campus expansion, UNMC will seek approval of the Board of Regents at its June 14 meeting for a property exchange with the Omaha Public Power District (OPPD).
Jun 8, 2007
Mary Ann ‘Maisie’ Paustian dies at 78
Funeral services were held May 30 in Omaha for Mary Ann “Maisie” Paustian, wife of Fred Paustian, M.D., a legendary gastroenterologist at UNMC.
Jun 7, 2007
Needleless catheter connector valves may lead to more bloodstream infections
A UNMC research team has determined that a common device used in hospitals around the country might put patients at greater risk for developing a bloodstream infection. The findings were reported in the June 1 issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases, a leading scientific journal.
May 31, 2007
Legislative bill would benefit families affected by autism
Early intervention is the key to successfully dealing with autism. Now, thanks to a bill in the Nebraska Legislature, more families may be able to get the early intervention that their child needs.
May 24, 2007
NU jumps six spots in national R&D rankings
UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., was pleased this week upon learning that the University of Nebraska had moved up six places to No. 27 among all public universities in the United States in the National Science Foundation rankings in research and development.
May 18, 2007