Tom O'Connor
Board of Regents approve creation of UNMC Department of Dermatology
Represents first step in addressing shortage of dermatologists in Nebraska
May 31, 2016
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Justin Mott, M.D., Ph.D., biochemistry and molecular biology, received the College of Medicine Class of 1962 Basic Science Outstanding Teacher Award.
May 25, 2016
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UNMC College of Medicine faculty received 15 grant awards representing more than $1.8 million in new funding during the month of March. Siddappa Byrareddy, Ph.D., received an NIH award to study HIV-1 in an animal model.
May 25, 2016
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Dr. Latacha receives Excellence in Basic Science Teaching Award
Kim Latacha, Ph.D., genetics, cell biology and anatomy, was awarded the 2016 Excellence in Basic Science Teaching Award.
May 24, 2016
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Department Profile – Department of Emergency Medicine
The Department of Emergency Medicine, chaired by Robert Muelleman, M.D., includes a physician group that soon will also provide care at Nebraska Medicine – Bellevue.
May 24, 2016
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Faculty forums set to discuss Nebraska Medicine governance
A series of forums is being held to discuss the final governance integration documents that will formally create Nebraska Medicine.
May 24, 2016
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On May 25, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved our request to establish a Department of Dermatology in the UNMC College of Medicine.
May 24, 2016
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Robbie Garvin, a third-year medical student, balances work and studies with fatherhood and playing bass in a bluegrass band.
May 24, 2016
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Galen Kathol, director of the dean’s business office, recalls watching the construction of Wittson Hall while he was a young patient at University Hospital.
May 24, 2016
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The Cattlemen’s Ball fundraiser for the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center leads off a busy month of activities.
May 24, 2016
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