Karen Burbach
Looking back with H.W. McFadden Jr., M.D.
In honor of the College of Medicine’s 125th Anniversary, UNMC Today spoke with some retired faculty members and reflected on their years in the college.
Today we hear from H.W. McFadden Jr., M.D., a UNMC graduate who joined the faculty in 1949 and chaired the department of medical microbiology. A nationally-recognized pathologist, Dr. McFadden retired in 1985.
Dec 8, 2006
Looking back with F. Miles Skultety, M.D., Ph.D.
In honor of the College of Medicine’s 125th Anniversary, UNMC Today spoke with some retired faculty members and reflected on their years in the college.
Today we hear from F. Miles Skultety, M.D., Ph.D., who served as interim dean of the College of Medicine from July 1978 to February 1979 and wrote two historical volumes on the college, covering the years 1880 to 2000. Dr. Skultety retired in 1987 after serving 21 years on the UNMC faculty.
Dec 7, 2006
UNMC’s Mamdani attends opening of Nebraska Center in Japan
UNMC’s Nizar Mamdani was part of a 28-member delegation that joined Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy on a trip to Japan last week to celebrate the opening of the Nebraska Center, the state’s first trade office in a foreign country.
Dec 7, 2006
Looking back with Walter Friedlander, M.D.
In honor of the College of Medicine’s 125th Anniversary, UNMC Today spoke with some retired faculty members and reflected on their years in the college.
Today we hear from Walter Friedlander, M.D., who founded both the department of neurology (now the department of neurosciences) and the department of medical humanities and jurisprudence (now the department of preventive and societal medicine) at UNMC. Dr. Friedlander retired in 1984.
Dec 6, 2006
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Carol Ann Casey, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Carol Ann Casey, Ph.D., answers questions about her 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.
Dec 6, 2006
Self-study report signals Jan. 8-10 site visit
The 227-page self-study report, recently completed for reaccreditation purposes, tells the story of contemporary UNMC. It doesn’t tell the thousands of hours spent preparing for the Jan. 8-10 site visit, or the critical importance of the January meetings.
Dec 6, 2006
Officers for Student Association for Rural Health announced
New officers have been elected for 2006-07 by the Student Association for Rural Health (SARH) at UNMC.
Dec 5, 2006
Three avian flu forums planned, more likely on the way
The popularity of last month’s avian flu forums has led to the scheduling of three additional presentations this month with more likely coming in January.
Dec 5, 2006
Looking back with Robert Grissom, M.D.
In honor of the College of Medicine’s 125th Anniversary, UNMC Today spoke with some retired faculty members and reflected on their years in the college. Today we hear from Robert Grissom, M.D., professor emeritus from the department of cardiology. Dr. Grissom was at UNMC from 1953 until his retirement in 1987.
Dec 5, 2006
Looking back with Hobart Wiltse, M.D.
In honor of the College of Medicine’s 125th Anniversary, UNMC Today spoke with some retired faculty members and reflected on their years in the college. Today we hear from Hobart Wiltse, M.D., a retired professor from the department of pediatrics who spent 37 years on the faculty. He served as professor from 1977 to 2002 and his specialty was taking care of children with metabolic disorders.
Dec 4, 2006