Lisa Spellman
Research Notes – UNMC Researchers identify enzyme involved in aortic aneurysms
An enzyme involved in aortic aneurysms was identified by investigators from the surgery department including Wanfen Xiong, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor, and Timothy Baxter, M.D., professor. Their work was published in the Jan. 16 edition of the Journal of Biological Chemistry.
Mar 9, 2009
Renovated dentistry faculty practice opens in Lincoln
At the faculty practice at the UNMC College of Dentistry in Lincoln, there was never enough room.
Mar 6, 2009
Durham Museum offers workshop on preservation
If you missed it in 2008, you’ve got another chance! The Durham Museum once again offers UNMC employees a special workshop titled, “Preservation Explained.”
Mar 3, 2009
Web team brings UNMC’s story to the world
With more than 7 million visits from individuals in 166 countries, the UNMC Web site is a powerful communication tool that takes the medical center’s story to the world.
Feb 27, 2009
Stimulus bill forum provides some answers for researchers
The morning after President Barack Obama’s speech on the economy, Tom Rosenquist, Ph.D., explained to researchers how a proactive approach would help UNMC obtain its “fair share” of grant money from the stimulus package.
Feb 26, 2009
Forum on stimulus and the NIH set for Wednesday
UNMC researchers are invited Wednesday to a forum, “The Stimulus, the NIH and What You Need to Know,” to learn about funding opportunities now available because of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The forum is set for 10 a.m. in the Durham Research Center Auditorium.
Feb 23, 2009
Another exam can be added to the list of preventive health tests doctors suggest adults should take — a simple blood test to check the highly sensitive C-reactive protein or hsCRP.
Feb 20, 2009
UNMC to provide $100,000 in services during dental day
Every year, about 500 Nebraska children receive dental care during Children’s Dental Day events held by the UNMC College of Dentistry. It’s care the children otherwise would not receive.
Feb 6, 2009
HEROES heads out to western Nebraska in October
The Healthcare and Emergency Responder Organization Education through Simulation (HEROES) mobile simulation unit traveled across the state of Nebraska last fall to work with UNMC College of Nursing students, staff at a critical access hospital, and a regional medical center.
Feb 2, 2009
Kaleidoscope 2009 to support adult crisis unit
The University Hospital Auxiliary is pleased to announce Kaleidoscope 2009 … Reaching New Horizons.
Jan 6, 2009