John Keenan

Jacob Contreras: A student, but also a mentor

The graduate students at UNMC represent a dizzying array of specialties and ambitions. In each issue of UNMC’s Graduate Posts, we will introduce you to one of the students currently working toward a degree at UNMC. Today, we meet: Name: Jacob Contreras Program: Cancer research Undergraduate institution, major and degree: University of Texas at El […]

Feb 21, 2014

Jacob Contreras

Alumni Profile: Jennifer L. Pluznick, Ph.D.

Each issue of the Graduate Posts will profile one of our successful alumni, with the intent of revealing the broad scope of their backgrounds and activities, as well as the wide range of career paths available to our alumni. In this inaugural issue, we spotlight Jen Pluznick, a UNMC alumnus whose postdoctoral training was completed […]

Feb 21, 2014

A message from Dr. Davies

Greetings, Welcome to the inaugural issue of “Graduate Posts,” a newsletter for UNMC Graduate Studies students and alumni. We hope that this newsletter, which will be published once a semester, will serve as an avenue to increase communication and build camaraderie for Graduate Studies alumni and current students. Many exciting developments are taking place in […]

Feb 21, 2014

H. Dele Davies, M.D., dean of graduate studies

Dr. Leuschen heads GS alumni chapter

M. Patricia Leuschen, Ph.D. Longtime UNMC faculty member M. Patricia Leuschen, Ph.D., was always invited to the university’s annual campuswide Alumni Day. However, she couldn’t help but wonder why she was always invited as a faculty member, despite the fact that she held two graduate degrees from UNMC. “I’ve mentored or taught students in these […]

Feb 21, 2014

Spotlight on new faculty – Cody Sasek

New SAHP faculty member is always on the go.

Feb 20, 2014

Demand grows for bioinformatic gurus

As information technology becomes more integral to health care, need for specialists increases.

Feb 20, 2014

Lookin’ at U – Mike Boyer

Relocated Californian enjoying the Nebraska winter as he prepares for the opening of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Feb 20, 2014

Mike Boyer

Burt Street Individuals to perform on campus today

Noon concert is part of the Music as Medicine series.

Feb 20, 2014

Clinical enterprise update: Transparent communication

Clinical enterprise is committed to timely, clear, and transparent communication.

Feb 19, 2014

Discounted tickets available to OCP preview of ‘Ella’

Limited number of $5 tickets to the Omaha Community Playhouse preview event are available to UNMC staff and students.

Feb 19, 2014