Karen Burbach
A weekly IRB message – changing forms
Each Wednesday, UNMC Today features an informational article about changes affecting UNMC’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) and the research community. Today’s article deals with new or revised applications, forms and guidelines.
May 12, 2004
Elementary students display art on campus
An art exhibit by Fontenelle Elementary School students is on display in the UNMC McGoogan Library of Medicine’s Linder Lounge.
May 12, 2004
Terry receives award for work with poison center funding
The American Association of Poison Control Centers and Nebraska Regional Poison Center on April 26, presented its Government Recognition Award to Congressman Lee Terry, in recognition of his contribution to the reauthorization of the Poison Centers Enhancement and Awareness Act of 2004.
May 11, 2004
Hoff is first finalist for NU president to visit UNMC
On Monday, Peter Sloat Hoff, Ph.D., became the first finalist for the University of Nebraska president position to make a formal visit to UNMC.
May 11, 2004
UNMC to honor four at May 14 commencement ceremony
During Friday’s commencement ceremony in Omaha, UNMC will honor four individuals — Mary and Richard Holland, the late Jack Pulec, M.D., and Jay Druecker, Ph.D. — for their dedication and support to UNMC and the health professions.
May 10, 2004
SAP ESS program announces new features
SAP Employee Self-Service (ESS) now offers four new functions to employees: current leave balances, leave activity reports, a print pay advice option and the ability to maintain banking information.
May 10, 2004
Maurers receive People of Vision Award
Together, Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and his wife, Beverly have changed the landscape of the Omaha community. On May 4, Prevent Blindess Nebraska formally presented the Maurers with its 2004 People of Vision Award for their outstanding achievements in making the Omaha community a better place to live. Click for photos of the event.
May 7, 2004
Dr. Sato receives Alzheimer’s research award
Shinji Sato, Ph.D., a post-doctoral research associate in UNMC’s department of pathology/microbiology, is this year’s recipient of the Vada Kinman Oldfield Alzheimer’s Research Fund Award.
May 6, 2004
Public receptions set for university presidential finalists
Public receptions have been scheduled at the University of Nebraska at Omaha for all four candidates for president of the University of Nebraska. Central Administration welcomes and encourages all UNMC faculty, staff and students to attend these sessions and to provide feedback on the candidates to the Board of Regents. Click for schedules.
May 6, 2004
Surgery for acid reflux to be live on Web
A West Point, Neb., woman hopes to put an end to her struggle with acid reflux disease with a surgery that will be broadcast live on the Internet Thursday from The Nebraska Medical Center.
May 5, 2004