Tom O'Connor UNMC public relations
Dr. Johnson named chief of plastic and reconstructive surgery
Perry Johnson, M.D., succeeds Ron Hollins, M.D., who stepped down last year after serving as division chief for the past 26 years.
Feb 16, 2018
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Dr. Cusick named division chief for pediatric surgery
Robert Cusick, M.D., joined the UNMC faculty in 2001.
Feb 14, 2018
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Chemically modified drug shows promise for HIV treatment, elimination
UNMC discovery reported in Nature Communications.
Feb 6, 2018
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Dr. Wengel named assistant vice chancellor for campus wellness
Will hold this position for both UNMC and UNO.
Feb 2, 2018
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Skate-a-thon brings in more than $20,000
More than 600 skaters participate in 24-hour UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s.
Jan 30, 2018
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Time out with T.O. – Putting Parkinson’s on ice
Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s begins Friday.
Jan 25, 2018
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Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s set for Jan. 26-27
24-hour ice skating event – now in its eighth year at UNMC – has raised more than $170,000.
Jan 18, 2018
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Dr. Fletcher to step down as dean of College of Pharmacy
His 10-year span as dean includes many accomplishments, including new building.
Jan 16, 2018
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Dr. Armitage named to board of biopharmaceutical company
Dr. Armitage named to the newly formed Clinical Advisory Board for Ascentage Pharma.
Jan 12, 2018
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Ann Grandjean, Ed.D., national figure in nutrition, dies at 77
Provided nutritional expertise to U.S. Olympics, University of Nebraska, several pro teams.
Jan 12, 2018
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