Karen Burbach
UNMC lands $2.6 million grant for vascular research
Identifying new risk factors for vascular disease may help kidney transplant recipients lead longer, healthier lives. A $2.6 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant is enabling UNMC researchers to examine how non-traditional risk factors could play a role in vascular disease in kidney transplant recipients.
Sep 11, 2006
New Nebraska Center opened in Tokyo, Japan
Gov. Dave Heineman Friday announced the official opening of the new 565 square foot Nebraska Center in Tokyo, Japan. UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center are supporting the effort, which will promote the state’s products and services.
Sep 11, 2006
UNMC to present 2006-2015 Facilities Development Plan
The UNMC of tomorrow will be a world-class academic health science center built from a visionary plan that includes a new comprehensive cancer center, additional research towers, more clinical facilities for patient care and new education facilities. It also will be strategically configured with the campus core – a crossroads for clinical care, education and patient services – flanked by UNMC research laboratories on the west and academic classrooms on the east.
Sep 8, 2006
Spotlight on New Faculty – meet Kristen Cook, Pharm.D.
Kristen Cook, Pharm.D., has joined the faculty of the UNMC College of Pharmacy.
Sep 6, 2006
Spotlight on New Faculty – meet Amy Thompson, Pharm.D.
Amy Thompson, Pharm.D., has joined the faculty of the UNMC College of Pharmacy.
Sep 5, 2006
Employee satisfaction survey to begin Sept. 12
The satisfaction and commitment of UNMC faculty and staff continues to be a critical success factor in UNMC’s strategic plan. In 2002 and 2004, UNMC conducted confidential surveys that measured employee satisfaction and perceptions. Beginning Sept. 12, a 32-question survey will be sent to reassess the perceptions of current, regular employees.
Sep 1, 2006
UNMC Strategic Plan 2005-2008 – major accomplishments
Read the 2005-2006 major accomplishments of the 2005-2008 UNMC Strategic Plan.
Sep 1, 2006
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Quan Ly, M.D.
Quan Ly, M.D., surgical oncologist, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Sep 1, 2006
Transplant team performs unique heart procedure
On Aug. 18, transplant surgeon Mohammed Quader, M.D., performed a specialized heart procedure for what’s thought to be one of the first times in North America, and possibly just the third time in the world.
Aug 31, 2006
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Regina Nailon, Ph.D.
Regina Nailon, Ph.D., assistant professor, College of Nursing, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Aug 29, 2006