Lisa Spellman

Thirty-seven people took advantage of a free screening for oral, head and neck cancer April 21st at the UNMC College of Dentistry in Lincoln.

May 2, 2006

Dr. Jensen to receive Community Service Award

Linda Jensen, Ph.D., is one of Nebraska’s most vocal advocates for persons with mental illness. In recognition of her dedication to serving others, she will receive the UNMC Spirit of Community Service Award during the chancellor’s annual faculty meeting April 25.

Apr 21, 2006

Dr. Froeschle among 2006 outstanding teachers

Faculty, staff and students at the UNMC College of Dentistry agree, Mary Lynn Froeschle, D.D.S., is one of the best teachers at the college. On April 25, she will receive one of this year’s four Outstanding Teacher Awards during the chancellor’s annual faculty meeting. This is the first in a series of profiles on the award recipients.

Apr 18, 2006

NU’s surgical robots in 18-day aquanaut expedition

NASA is using tiny surgical robots developed by University of Nebraska researchers as part of an underwater mission designed to train doctors to perform surgery in outer space. The 18-day NEEMO 9 expedition continues through April 20 and will evaluate two innovative robotic technologies that may some day be used to help keep spacefarers healthy, even during prolonged missions.

Apr 13, 2006

Red Dress event educates women on heart disease

The 2006 Heart and Soul Red Dress Event was a stunning success that brought together more than 400 women of diverse backgrounds for an evening of glamour, camaraderie and learning at the Scott Conference Center. The motivation behind the April 5 event: To warn women about their No. 1 killer.

Apr 12, 2006

Dental college celebrates scholarly activities

The UNMC College of Dentistry recently held its 20th Annual Professionals’ Day and 39th Annual Student Scientific Program.

Apr 4, 2006

Common anti-convulsant drug may slow progression of dementia

Researchers have found that a common anticonvulsant drug improved cognitive function and appeared to restore nerve cells in the brains of patients with HIV-related dementia. The results of the Phase I clinical trial are published in the March issue of the scientific journal, “Neurology.”

Mar 13, 2006

Dr. Singh receives Gilmore Award for cancer research

Cancer. Just hearing the word can strike fear in people’s hearts. And it’s been the hope of many a researcher to find its cure. Rakesh Singh, Ph.D., is one of those researchers. On Friday, he’ll receive the 2006 Joseph P. Gilmore Outstanding Investigator Award for his research in tumor metastasis and angiogenesis.

Mar 2, 2006

Educating women on heart disease

Heart disease develops gradually and can start at a young age. On April 5, the UNMC Office of Community and Multicultural Affairs will host the “Heart and Soul Red Dress Event” at the Scott Conference Center to help women in the Omaha metropolitan area fight heart disease, which kills one in three.

Mar 2, 2006

Study shows pain relief possible from dietary supplements

Results of a National Institutes of Health funded trial show the combination of glucosamine and chondroitin work as well or better in relieving knee pain from moderate to severe osteo-arthritis than standard prescription therapy.

Feb 23, 2006