Victoria Cerino
Researchers study role of protein in multiple sclerosis
Thomas Petro, Ph.D, department of oral biology, UNMC College of Dentistry, has been awarded a $209,000, three-year grant from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to study a cell protein called Interleukin-12 (IL-12) to determine its role in multiple sclerosis.
Aug 6, 2002
Dr. Maurer travels to Wahoo, David City
UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., Mike Sitorius, M.D., chair of the UNMC department of family medicine, and Bob Bartee, executive assistant to the chancellor, traveled to Wahoo and David City Tuesday. They visited with hospital administrators in David City and toured the health facility where 21 of the practicing health providers are UNMC alumni.
Jul 25, 2002
Study finds need for education on hormone replacement therapy
Susan Wilhelm, Ph.D., assistant professor in UNMC’s College of Nursing Scottsbluff Division, was as surprised as many with the recent news that the National Institutes of Health halted a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) study about three years early, citing health risks.
The news most likely will affect follow-up in Dr. Wilhelm’s recent study, which looked at the factors affecting a woman’s decision on whether to take hormone replacement therapy.
Jul 22, 2002
Dr. Froeschle chosen as ADEA 2002 scholar-in-residence
Mary Lynn Froeschle, D.D.S., associate professor, UNMC College of Dentistry Department of Adult Restorative Dentistry and director of patient care, has been selected as the American Dental Education Association’s 2002 Warner-Lambert/Enid A. Neidle Scholar-in-Residence.
Jul 1, 2002
UNMC researchers’ work may herald new anti-malarial drug
A team of researchers led by a UNMC College of Pharmacy faculty member recently received recognition for its work in the discovery of a compound that shows promise in the development of a cheaper, more effective anti-malarial drug with fewer side effects.
Jun 19, 2002
CON Lincoln Division receives $1.3 million grant to study home health device
The UNMC College of Nursing Lincoln Division has received a $1.3 million grant to study the effectiveness of a home health device in improving the management of symptoms in older patients following heart surgery. The researchers, whose grant is funded by the National Institutes of Health National Institute of Nursing Research, will recruit 284 Nebraskans for the study.
Jun 18, 2002
UNMC to host Nebraska eighth-graders at annual Health/Science Meet
UNMC will host 60 eighth-graders from 21 schools across Nebraska at its 10th Health/Science Meet, which runs through Saturday. The students qualified for the meet by submitting science projects in regional science competitions earlier this year.
Jun 7, 2002
College of Nursing study to prevent osteoporosis in breast cancer survivors
UNMC’s College of Nursing has received more than $2.9 million to evaluate a new approach to prevent osteoporosis in breast cancer survivors after menopause.
The five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Nursing Research, may provide an alternative treatment for breast cancer survivors, most of whom cannot take hormone replacement therapy, the most frequently used preventive treatment. (See story for audio clips).
Jun 6, 2002
Latinas Unidas invites public to its 10th anniversary celebration May 17
Latinas Unidas invites the public to celebrate its 10th anniversary, Friday, May 17, at 6 p.m., at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Latinas Unidas is a network of primarily Latina women that encourages personal and professional growth of Latina women.
May 10, 2002
Cornhusker linebacker tackles nursing profession
As a linebacker for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Tim Miller uses his body to tackle opponents. But it’s his intellect he uses when he tells people he’s studying to be a nurse.
The 6-foot-1, 215-pound sophomore who grew up on a farm near Elmwood, Neb., isn’t bothered by the ribbing he gets from fellow athletes. Instead, he uses it as an opportunity to educate others on the role of nurses.
May 8, 2002