Vicky Cerino UNMC public affairs
Nursing professor presents at West African conference
Among the most rewarding career experiences for a professor is to see one’s colleagues and students progress in their chosen fields. UNMC’s Rosaline Olade, Ph.D., recently had the opportunity to experience that when she went to Abuja, the capitol of Nigeria, in Western Africa, where she had a major role in a nursing conference.
Apr 13, 2005
Nutrition expert to give Harman lecture
Walter Willett, M.D., Dr. P.H., a nutrition expert frequently cited internationally for his expertise on foods, fats and diets, will be the guest speaker at Friday’s Denham Harman, M.D., Ph.D. Lectureship in Biomedical Gerontology.
Apr 12, 2005
Nursing students present research colloquium
The UNMC College of Nursing Spring Research Colloquium for graduate nursing students was held last Wednesday in the Durham Outpatient Center. Thirty-eight master’s students and one doctoral student presented their research findings in 20 poster and eight oral presentations.
Apr 12, 2005
Family overwhelmed by donations for cancer research
On Sunday, Brian Brownrigg, his sister Kate Brownrigg, and cousin, Carolyn McMannama will run their first marathons — 26.2 miles — in the Spirit of St. Louis Marathon in St. Louis, Mo. The cause: to raise money for cancer research in honor of a family member, Betsy Brownrigg, and others battling ovarian cancer. The funds raised will benefit Liz’s Legacy.
Apr 8, 2005
Dr. Walker appointed to endowed chair
UNMC College of Nursing Professor Susan Noble Walker, Ed.D., has been appointed the Dorothy Hodges Olson Chair in Nursing. Dr. Walker is professor and chairwoman of the UNMC College of Nursing Department of Gerontological, Psychosocial and Community Health Nursing.
Apr 5, 2005
Nursing faculty appointed to Florence Niedfelt Professorship
Two UNMC College of Nursing faculty members — Lani Zimmerman, Ph.D., assistant dean and professor of nursing, and Ann Berger, Ph.D, associate professor of nursing and advanced practice oncology nurse — have been appointed to the Florence Niedfelt Professorship, an endowed, three-year appointment.
Apr 4, 2005
Complementary, alternative medicine use increasing
Because the use of complementary and alternative medicine is increasing, health professionals need to find ways to decrease the communication gap with patients who use it, Virginia Tilden, D.N.Sc., says. A lack of communication could reduce the effectiveness of prescription drugs and cause drug interactions with potentially serious side effects.
Mar 31, 2005
Nursing student, athlete nominated for award
Ten years ago, UNMC College of Nursing student Christi Lehman didn’t know if she would ever walk again. The 12-year-old gymnast, who was scheduled to train at the U.S. Olympic Training Center the next week, lay in a hospital bed with a broken back.
Mar 23, 2005
Researchers discover unknown bacteria, name it after state
UNMC microbiologists and laboratory specialists at The Nebraska Medical Center recently accomplished something prestigious in the world of microbiology. They identified a previously unknown organism and named it nebraskense, after the state.
Mar 21, 2005
Mini-Medical School to offer series on cancer
UNMC and co-sponsors in 15 cities across Nebraska invite the public to participate in a free health educational series titled, “Cancer: Discovery, Development and Delivery: From the Laboratory to the Community.” The series will run on Tuesdays, April 5, 12, 19 and 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (central time).
Mar 18, 2005