Karen Burbach
The College of Nursing turns 90 — looking back with Dr. Tilden
Six deans have led the College since 1917. This is the third in a series of three stories featuring the most recent deans as they share their reflections on the occasion of the college’s 90th anniversary. Today, we look back with Virginia Tilden, D.N.Sc., who has served as dean since 2003.
Aug 23, 2007
UNeMed awards ceremony today in the DRC auditorium
The highlight of the UNeMed Innovation Week activities comes today during a ceremony recognizing UNMC scientists for their new inventions, patents and licensed technology at the 2007 Research Innovation Awards.
Aug 23, 2007
M.D./Ph.D. and BRTP welcome new students
Students in the 2007-2008 Biomedical Research Training Program (BRTP) and M.D./Ph.D. program recently took part in a three-day orientation process to help them select their area of interest for Ph.D. research.
Aug 22, 2007
Funeral services held for former UNMC perfusion tech Paul Pacaj
Funeral services were held in Omaha on Friday for former UNMC cardiovascular perfusion technologist Paul Pacaj.
Aug 21, 2007
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Jue Wang, M.D.
Jue Wang, M.D., is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Aug 21, 2007
A note concerning possible insurance changes
The Nebraska Medical Center and UNMC Physicians are moving ahead with plans to terminate contracts with UnitedHealthcare. Letters notifying patients and families of the likely change are being mailed this week. The termination will take effect on Jan. 1, 2008.
Aug 20, 2007
Innovation week activities kick off today
UNeMed’s Innovation Week activities start today at 11 a.m. in the Eppley Science Hall, Room 3010 with a lunch and learn presentation from small business technology transfer consultant Jean Waters.
Aug 20, 2007
New vascular center provides streamlined care
Maybe it’s chronic chest pain or a throbbing sensation in the legs. Individuals suffering the effects of vascular disease are finding the expertise they need in the vascular center at UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center.
Aug 17, 2007
The College of Nursing turns 90 — looking back with Dr. Lindsey
Six deans have led the College since 1917. This is the second in a series of three stories featuring the most recent deans as they share their reflections on the occasion of the college’s 90th Anniversary. Today, we look back with Ada Lindsey, Ph.D., professor emeritus and dean emeritus of the UNMC College of Nursing, who served as dean from 1995 to 2003.
Aug 16, 2007
What’s in your backpack? Lunch box? Sports bag?
More than 50 percent of the calls to the Nebraska Regional Poison Center involve medications. Every year the poison center gets calls from schools and daycare centers about medication being found on floors, in diaper bags or being shared among students.
Aug 16, 2007