Karen Burbach

Meet Distinguished Scientist Keith Mueller, Ph.D.

UNMC researcher Keith Mueller, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests.
NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 25 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists for 2006. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 12 ceremony to recognize their achievements.

Jan 31, 2007

ITS recommends not upgrading Windows Vista, Office 2007

A note from UNMC’s Information Technology Services about Windows Vista, Office 2007

Jan 30, 2007

Avian flu education — advance preparation is key

International health experts say a pandemic is inevitable at some point in the future. Scientists are concerned that a pandemic from the H5N1 virus may emerge soon because two of the three conditions for an avian flu pandemic already exist with the H5N1 virus.

Jan 30, 2007

Avian flu forum this afternoon in Storz Pavilion

The second in the latest series of avian flu forums will be held today at 3:30 p.m. in Storz Pavilion, Rooms 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Jan 30, 2007

Dr. Muelleman to chair new emergency medicine department

Robert Muelleman, M.D., has been named chairman of UNMC’s new emergency medicine department, which gained official designation as a new department on Jan. 1.

Jan 29, 2007

Snowmen invade College of Pharmacy

Sometime late Tuesday, 41 snowpeople appeared on the south side of the UNMC College of Pharmacy. The snow figures, each with twig arms, bark eyes and a carrot nose, met with chuckles from UNMC students, faculty and staff.

Jan 25, 2007

Rare heart surgery performed at The Nebraska Medical Center

A world-class procedure and a first for North America. A life threatening aneurysm is successfully repaired at The Nebraska Medical Center using a complex technique dubbed the “frozen elephant trunk.” Published medical reports indicate this is the first time this groundbreaking procedure has been completed in the United States or Canada.

Jan 25, 2007

Partnership event at Joslyn offers western-style fun

Western-themed fun will be the order of the day on Saturday during a Passport Partners event at Joslyn Art Museum.

Jan 24, 2007

Meet Distinguished Scientist Ming-Fong Lin, Ph.D.

UNMC researcher Ming-Fong Lin, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests. NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 25 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists for 2006. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 12 ceremony to recognize their achievements.

Jan 24, 2007

College of Medicine creates basic science education award

The UNMC College of Medicine has created the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Basic Science Education to annually recognize outstanding educational contributions by its basic science faculty.

Jan 22, 2007