Karen Burbach
Making sense of CMMS – – room conversion planned
CMMS, the “Comparative Medicine Management System,” is a new computerized business management system. UNMC Today will provide weekly messages to help you understand the topic and how it impacts your research program. This week’s message refers to the upcoming conversion of animal rooms.
Apr 21, 2005
IACUC shares information with investigators
Michael Mann, Ph.D., executive chairman of UNMC’s Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), shares the following message with all investigators using animals in research.
Apr 21, 2005
Faculty to be honored today for service
Today, UNMC again honors faculty members with extraordinary service records. Some will be recognized for their exceptional teaching, mentoring and community service records. Others will be applauded for their long-standing tenure at UNMC. The campus is invited to celebrate the accomplishments of its faculty members at the Annual Faculty Meeting, which begins today at 4 p.m. in the Durham Research Center auditorium.
Apr 20, 2005
Dr. Berger earns Outstanding Teaching Award
Her mother’s diagnosis and treatment for leukemia taught Ann Berger, Ph.D., compassion for cancer patients and their families. Her father’s work-related transfers and several moves taught her resiliency and the ability to accept change as a child. Three decades as a clinical oncology nurse have allowed her to apply real-life circumstances to her teaching. On Wednesday, Dr. Berger’s work as an educator will be recognized, when she receives one of three Outstanding Teaching Awards at the Annual Faculty Meeting. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. in the Durham Research Center’s Scott auditorium.
Apr 19, 2005
Dr. Bessmer earns Outstanding Teaching Award
Upon entering medical school in 1989, Joel Bessmer, M.D., thought he’d get his degree, finish a residency and head back to central Nebraska to practice medicine. Then, the late LeeRoy Meyer, M.D., told Dr. Bessmer he had a gift for teaching, and that he would best serve his profession by pursuing a career in academic medicine. A decade after heeding Dr. Meyer’s advice, Dr. Bessmer will be honored for his work in education when he receives an Outstanding Teaching Award at Wednesday’s Annual Faculty Meeting.
Apr 19, 2005
Dr. Heywood receives Outstanding Teaching Award
Summarizing a patient’s 10-minute self-history into one sentence may be difficult, but it’s one way that Barbara Heywood, M.D., challenges the students and residents who participate in an ENT elective in the ENT clinic. For her efforts, Dr. Heywood will receive one of three Outstanding Teaching Awards during Wednesday’s Annual Faculty Meeting.
Apr 19, 2005
Dr. Medder to receive Spirit of Community Service Award
Jim Medder, M.D., admits he doesn’t like being interviewed much, and he’s exceedingly humble when asked about his service to the community. If one looks at his accomplishments or speaks to his colleagues, however, it becomes obvious that Dr. Medder’s work in the community speaks volumes. For his work, Dr. Medder is being honored with the second annual Spirit of Community Service Award. Dr. Medder will receive his award on Wednesday, April 20, at the Annual Faculty Meeting. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. in the Durham Research Center auditorium.
Apr 18, 2005
Nutrition expert advocates physical activity, healthy fats
Walter Willett, M.D., Dr.P.H., bikes to work, spreads olive oil on his bread and cooks with liquid vegetable oils. On Friday, the nutrition expert frequently cited internationally for his expertise on foods, fats and diets, shared his ideas on an optimal diet before presenting the fourth annual Denham Harman, M.D., Ph.D., Lectureship in Biomedical Gerontology.
Apr 18, 2005
UNMC, Moscow State University sign agreement
A newly signed agreement for scientific cooperation and exchange between UNMC and Moscow State University formalizes a relationship that already has seen the universities’ faculty and students working together, especially in the areas of polymer science and nanotechnology.
Apr 15, 2005
Dr. Leuschen to be honored for mentoring graduate students
On Wednesday, M. Patricia Leuschen, Ph.D., veteran researcher and longtime director of the Medical Sciences Interdepartmental Area (MSIA) Graduate Program, will receive the inaugural UNMC Outstanding Mentor of Graduate Students Award at the Annual Faculty Meeting. The 4 p.m. meeting is in the Durham Research Center auditorium.
Apr 15, 2005