Lisa Spellman
BRIN scholars on campus — meet John Demuth
Meet Jon Demuth, one of 25 students from 10 different undergraduate and community college programs who is participating in this summer’s Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (BRIN) program to explore biomedical research.
Jul 20, 2006
Genetic disorder yields imperfect bones
When Terry (Lukavsky) Wiese was growing up, broken bones were as common as stubbed toes in her family. It wasn’t that the Lukavsky children were particularly careless or rough, they just happened to break a lot of bones. The genetic defect is called Osteogenesis Imperfecta and is the focus of this week’s 15th Biennial National Conference on Osteogenesis Imperfecta in Omaha.
Jul 19, 2006
BRIN scholars on campus — meet Ashley Stillwell
Twenty-five students from 10 different undergraduate and community college programs have joined the Institutional Development Award Program (IDeA) Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE)/ Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (BRIN) program. Today, you’ll meet Ashley Stillwell, one of the new BRIN scholars on campus.
Jul 18, 2006
BRIN scholars on campus — meet Jessica Haight
Twenty-five students from 10 different undergraduate and community college programs have joined the Institutional Development Award Program (IDeA) Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE)/ Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (BRIN) program. Today, you’ll meet Jessica Haight, one of the new BRIN scholars on campus.
Jul 14, 2006
Haven retires after 11 years as associate dean, 38 years at UNMC
She moves like white lightening, bolting down the hall so fast it seems she’s miles away before anyone else takes a step. Today, Mary Haven, associate dean of UNMC’s School of Allied Health Professions, will stop to celebrate the past 38 years at UNMC. Haven’s retirement party is today from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in the private dining rooms.
Jun 28, 2006
Neurology residency program graduates excel
On June 8, the UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences and the Creighton University Department of Neurology celebrated the graduation of two of its bright graduates: Jeff Thornton, M.D., and Carolina Ionete, M.D.
Jun 27, 2006
American Indian youths to benefit from UNMC workshop
The principles of science don’t need to be confusing Glenn Sowell told 14 elementary school teachers visiting UNMC. In fact, the complexities of how a convergent lens works can be explained simply by using a Styrofoam cup, a penny and a plastic bag. Learn more about UNMC’s recent Science Education Partnership Award workshop.
Jun 26, 2006
Dental day in Panhandle helps children, tests telehealth system
During the three years the UNMC College of Dentistry has taken Children’s Dental Day to the Panhandle, more than 500 children have received care and nearly $300,000 worth of services have been provided.
Jun 15, 2006
UNMC student receives $25,000 fellowship
Thomas Wilson is one of 66 medical students, and the only student from UNMC, to receive a $25,000 fellowship from Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
Jun 14, 2006
National AHEC conference comes to Omaha
The National Area Health Education Center Organization’s (NAO) bi-annual conference will be held June 10-14 at the Qwest Convention Center in Omaha. The NAO conference is expected to draw 500 participants from around the country and is being hosted by the Nebraska AHEC Program Office at UNMC.
Jun 9, 2006