Lisa Spellman

May 4 Omaha Science Cafe focused on secondhand exposure to meth

Secondhand exposure to methamphetamine and its effects is the topic of the next Science Cafe on Tuesday at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. in Omaha.

Apr 28, 2010

Koefoot recipient reflects on life as a preceptor

Gary Conell, M.D., a family practice physician at Midlands Family Medicine in North Platte and a rural residency director for UNMC, recently received the 2010 Marion D. and Theodore H. Koefoot, Jr. M.D., Outstanding Preceptor in Rural Family Medicine Award.

Apr 27, 2010

New use for old drug shows promise for Alzheimer’s patients

UNMC researchers have joined a national group investigating the innovative use of an existing therapy as a potential treatment for people suffering with Alzheimer’s disease.

Apr 22, 2010

Looking back on 20 years of RHOP with Tammy Dodds, M.D.

RHOP graduate Tammy Dodds, M.D., reflects on how the program shaped her career and life.

Apr 13, 2010

Panel discussion kicks off celebration of 20 years of RHOP

Practicing in a rural area is a unique experience. Depending on the profession those experiences vary.

Apr 12, 2010

Dentistry student research highlighed at professional’s day

Thirteen graduate, dental and dental hygiene students received $1,100 in cash awards for their table top presentations at the 24rd annual Professional’s Day and 43rd Annual Student Scientific Program at the UNMC College of Dentistry on March 26.

Apr 5, 2010

Confused about health care reform? Come to Tuesday’s Science Cafe

Tom Tape, M.D., professor and vice chairman for clinical affairs in the department of internal medicine at UNMC, will discuss “What does health care reform mean to us?” at the April 6 Science Cafe.

Apr 2, 2010

UNMC Off the Clock – Dr. Jenkins combines dental skills and a volunteer spirit

On a recent service trip to Hinche, Haiti, James Jenkins, D.D.S., saw hundreds of men, women and children in desperate need of dental care.

Apr 2, 2010

Former INBRE scholar prepared for next phase of research career

The moment he joined Dr. Ken Bayles’ lab in 2005, Ethan Mann hit the ground running.

Mar 31, 2010

UNMC alums to be honored for international efforts

Drs. Gretchen and Warren Berggren have worked together for more than four decades to improve the health of Third World children.

Mar 25, 2010