Karen Burbach

Dr. Markin honored for innovative solutions

Even as a child, Rod Markin, M.D., Ph.D., loved to problem solve.

Oct 2, 2009

United Way campaign starts Monday

The 2009 UNMC United Way campaign kicks off Monday.

Oct 2, 2009

A note concerning seasonal flu vaccine shortages

A shift in focus by manufacturers to develop a vaccine for the novel H1N1 influenza has slowed the production and delivery of the seasonal vaccine and created a temporary shortage.

Oct 1, 2009

Lookin’ at U – Melanie Stewart

Quick, think of five things others should know about you. That’s the theme behind a series in UNMC Today called “Lookin’ at U.” This week, we feature Melanie Stewart, manager of research resources in the two Durham Research Center towers, for the office of Vice Chancellor for Research.

Oct 1, 2009

UNeMed to present Innovation Awards today

UNeMed — the technology commercialization arm for UNMC — will recognize 141 individuals for their new inventions, patents and licensed technology at the 2009 Research Innovation Awards today at 4 p.m. in the Durham Research Center Auditorium.

Oct 1, 2009

Thank you, postdocs!

UNMC was one of more than 70 institutions in the U.S. and Canada to take part in the inaugural National Postdoc Appreciation Day on Sept. 24.

Sep 30, 2009

United Way campaign starts Monday

The 2009 UNMC United Way campaign kicks off Monday (Oct. 5).

Sep 29, 2009

A note on new HIPAA rules regarding privacy violations

The first of several new HIPAA rules went into effect Sept. 23 that require patient and Health and Human Services notification following the discovery of a breach of unsecured protected health information (PHI).

Sep 29, 2009

Dr. Maurer named to AAHC board

UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., has been elected to the Association of Academic Health Centers’ (AAHC) Board of Directors.

Sep 28, 2009

About an H1N1 vaccination e-mail hoax

UNMC infectious diseases specialist Mark Rupp, M.D., responds to hoax e-mail that warns people not to get the H1N1 vaccination.

Sep 28, 2009