Karen Burbach
Funding strengthens University’s terrorism response efforts
The University of Nebraska has received more than $750,000 to improve its terrorism preparedness infrastructure. The Critical Infrastructure Protection Funds were awarded recently through the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the State Homeland Security Policy Group.
Jun 14, 2004
Research fund established in honor of President Reagan
Citizens from Nebraskans can join in the fight against Alzheimer’s. A research fund has been established at the University of Nebraska Foundation, with all contributions directed toward UNMC to fight Alzheimer’s disease. The fund will serve as a tribute to former President Reagan, who died June 5 after a decade-long fight with Alzheimer’s,
Jun 14, 2004
UNMC walking club takes steps to better health
With each step, Amy Lamer is that much closer to her goal: 10,000 steps per day. For the past three years, Lamer and her business and finance colleague Esther Collins have regularly walked the scenic Field Club Trail, just south the UNMC campus at 40th and Leavenworth streets. On Thursday, members of UNMC’s newly formed Walking Club joined them.
Jun 14, 2004
Internal medicine announces 2004 research award winners
Four UNMC researchers will receive the 2004 Internal Medicine Research Awards for exceptional achievements in research.
Jun 10, 2004
A weekly IRB message — informed consent
Each Wednesday, UNMC Today features an informational article about changes affecting UNMC’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) and the research community. Today’s article covers important reminders about informed consent.
Jun 9, 2004
Orthopaedic residency graduation June 11
A weekend full of activities – including a scientific presentation from the chief of staff at Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas — will mark the graduation of four residents from the Creighton/Nebraska Health Foundation Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program.
Jun 9, 2004
Belly cast becomes treasured token of pregnancy
Sitting on Kathleen Borgmann’s dining room table is a full-size model of her pregnant belly. It’s not your typical centerpiece, but the distinctive sculpture is a treasured token of the Borgmann’s growing family.
Jun 9, 2004
Dr. McVea among YWCA’s 2004 Women of Vision
Kristine McVea, M.D., has dedicated her work as a physician and public health educator to help those most underserved by health care in America – the uninsured, the working poor, the homeless, minorities and immigrants — many of whom don’t speak English.Dr. McVea, associate professor in UNMC’s Department of Family Medicine, will be honored by the YWCA Omaha today as one of 10 Women of Vision.
Jun 8, 2004
Architect selected for UNMC Center for Health Science Education
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Saturday approved HDR Architecture Inc. of Omaha and RDG Planning and Design Architects of Des Moines to provide design services for the construction of the Center of Health Science Education at UNMC. The regents had approved the center’s program statement at their December meeting.
Jun 7, 2004
Names changed in two College of Medicine departments
Two departments in the UNMC College of Medicine have different names today than they did last week. See story for details.
Jun 7, 2004