Karen Burbach

Medical center pedals to Corporate Cycling Challenge title

By logging 6,293 miles, employees from UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center combined to take home first place during the Corporate Cycling Challenge on Aug. 19.

Aug 31, 2007

The College of Nursing Turns 90 – looking back with Carol Wilson

A broken leg took Carol Wilson down a career path she never intended — and the UNMC College of Nursing is doubly thankful.

Aug 30, 2007

Closings on Emile and 40th streets forthcoming

Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 4, a section of Emile Street between 41st Street and 42nd Street will close for four weeks while new utility piping and manholes are installed.

Aug 30, 2007

Spotlight on new faculty – meet Kathleen Volkman

Kathleen Volkman, assistant professor of physical therapy, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.

Aug 29, 2007

UNMC beats national funding trends with $80 million in 2006-07

UNMC researchers continue to buck the national trend for diminishing grant funds, bringing in more than $80.2 million during fiscal year 2006-07, an increase over the previous year’s record high of $79.2 million.

Aug 29, 2007

Dr. Klassen named to NIAAA advisory council

Lynell Klassen, M.D., chairman of UNMC’s Department of Internal Medicine, has been selected to a four-year term on the advisory council of the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).

Aug 28, 2007

Million-step Monday – In their own words

Robin Jaeckel of the College of Public Health and Jesse Edwards of the School of Allied Health Professions explain in their own words how their lives have improved since starting the 1 Million Step Challenge.

Aug 27, 2007

Spotlight on new faculty – meet Preethy Nayar, Ph.D.

Preethy Nayar, Ph.D., assistant professor in the College of Public Health Department of Health Services Research and Administration, is one many new faculty members at UNMC.

Aug 27, 2007

Dr. Porter collaborates in NIH-funded microbubble project

TUCSON, Ariz. — UNMC’s Tom Porter, M.D., is collaborating with an Arizona-based pharmaceutical company on a National Institutes of Health (NIH) project examining the affect of microbubbles and ultrasound on blood-brain barrier permeability.

Aug 24, 2007

Spotlight on new faculty – meet Jessica Novotny, M.D.

Jessica Novotny, M.D., assistant professor in the general internal medicine section, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.

Aug 24, 2007