Lisa Spellman
UNMC cardiologist leads Heart Association’s Heartland Affiliate
Cardiologist John Windle, M.D., says serving as president of the Heartland Affiliate of the American Heart Association is professionally and personally fulfilling. He was appointed to the position last year and will serve as president through 2005.
Mar 25, 2004
Mini-medical school explores new disease threats
UNMC and co-sponsors in 12 cities across Nebraska invite the public to participate in a free health educational series titled, “New Disease Threats: How Science Is Responding.” The series will run on Wednesdays, April 7, 14, 21 and 28, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (CDT). Participants will learn about new disease threats, such as West Nile virus, monkey pox, SARS and mad cow disease, what health professionals and scientists are doing to combat them and what Nebraskans can do to decrease their risk of getting these diseases.
Mar 24, 2004
Airport ad spotlights the Durham Research Center
Thousands of travelers flying into Omaha are becoming familiar with a new building on the city’s landscape – the Durham Research Center at UNMC. Hawkins Construction Company is showcasing the DRC in two four-by-six foot backlit signs in the north and south terminal walkways of Eppley Airport.
Mar 23, 2004
Students challenged to improve access to dental care
Future dental practitioners at UNMC can make a difference in improved access to dental care, changes in the dentist-patient relationship and educating people about oral health, said James B. Bramson, executive director of the American Dental Association and guest speaker at the UNMC College of Dentistry’s recent Professionals’ Day.
Mar 23, 2004
Young scholars to tour campus Friday
Nearly 100 college students are expected to be on the UNMC campus Friday for the Third Annual Scholars Day. Students will learn about health care education, as well as what UNMC academic programs have to offer.
Mar 18, 2004
Raising the caliber of nursing education in Afghanistan
Decades of secret wars and Taliban rule have decimated the level of health care professions in Afghanistan. A possible partnership between UNMC and the Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan, though, may revitalize health care in the war torn country.
Mar 11, 2004
Dental Day benefits 121 Nebraska students
Eight-year-old Cody Senyard was frightened. It was the first time he’d attended the UNMC College of Dentistry’s Dental Day and, even with his mom by his side, the Hastings boy was scared. Senyard and 120 other children from Hastings, Harvard, Norfolk and Lexington recently received oral health care from 350 dental and dental hygiene students.
Mar 2, 2004
Regents approve purchase of dental simulators, chairs
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents Saturday approved the purchase of new simulation lab equipment and dental chairs at the UNMC College of Dentistry for $2.5 million.
Mar 1, 2004
Researcher’s work on anti-malarial agents, expands to botox
While botox may be sought-after for its dramatic effect on wrinkles, it also is one of the most deadly biotoxins to be weaponised into a highly toxic aerosol form. Research into protecting civilian and military populations from such a bioterroristic threat is ongoing. But one researcher at UNMC has reason to hope that there is a way to inhibit the deadly effects of botulinum neurotoxins (BoNT).
Feb 19, 2004
Dr. Cohen honored for research contributions
Samuel Cohen, M.D., Ph.D., professor and chairman of the department of pathology and microbiology at UNMC, has been named this year’s recipient of the Distinguished Scientist in Cancer Research by the Foundation for Promotion of Cancer Research of Japan.
Feb 6, 2004