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UNMC’s Paustian Receives State Association’s Service to Medicine Award
Fred Paustian, M.D., a semi-retired faculty member at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, recently was awarded a statewide honor for his medical service. Dr. Paustian received the Nebraska Medical Associations Distinguished Service to Medicine Award April 28 at the NMAs annual session. Dr. Paustians career at UNMC has spanned more than 40 years. A […]
May 10, 2000
UNMCs Armitage Appointed to National Cancer Advisory Board
President Bill Clinton has appointed James Armitage, M.D., dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine, as a member of the National Cancer Advisory Board. Members of the board advise the president, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the director of the National Cancer Institute, with respect […]
May 9, 2000
New Graduate Degree Program for Fall 2000;
UNMC/UNO to Offer Bioinformatics Program The explosion in genomic information has created an unprecedented need for scientists with the ability to use computers and information science to study large amounts of genetic information and biological structures. Beginning this fall, the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the University of Nebraska at Omaha will join together […]
May 8, 2000
The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s College of Dentistry is offering a free, four-hour seminar providing updates in dentistry to dentists and dental hygienists May 8 through 12 during its annual Continuing Education Caravan. The caravan stops at Mahoney State Park, North Platte, Scottsbluff and Grand Island. The program includes presentations by the new dean […]
May 5, 2000
Couple Donates Two Quarter Horses for 2000 Cattlemen’s Ball
Carl and Renee Amick of Doniphan, Neb. have donated two quarter horses for the auction at the third annual Cattlemen=s Ball of Nebraska to be held Saturday, June 3 at the Haythorn Ranch near Arthur, Neb. The six-year-old dun horse and the 11-year-old chestnut horse belonged to the couple’s daughter, Sonja Amick, who lost her […]
May 5, 2000
James Armitage, M.D., dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine, has been elected president of the American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation. Dr. Armitages UNMC colleague, Julie Vose, M.D., professor of Internal Medicine and Oncology/Hematology, was elected as the groups treasurer. They will serve one-year terms in their respective positions, […]
May 4, 2000
Study Will Help Understand Depression in Older Adults
UNMC Researchers Seek People 75 Years and Older for Nationwide Study on Depression Treatment The University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Psychopharmacology is seeking 20 adults age 75 and older who may be experiencing depression and are not currently on medication and want relief. Researchers are conducting a study they hope will lead to […]
May 3, 2000
National Arthritis Foundation Director to Give Latta Lecture at UNMC
John H. Klippel, M.D., medical director at the national Arthritis Foundation in Washington, D.C., will give the annual Latta Lecture at the University of Nebraska Medical Center on Friday, May 12. Dr. Klippels lecture will deal with progress being made in the treatment of lupus, a form of arthritis. The lecture will begin at noon […]
May 2, 2000
505 UNMC Students To Receive Diplomas in Kearney, Lincoln, Omaha and Scottsbluff at Commencements
Diplomas will be conferred on 505 University of Nebraska Medical Center students this week during commencement ceremonies in Kearney, Lincoln, Omaha and Scottsbluff. In Kearney, UNMC commencement is Thursday, May 4, at 7 p.m. in the Health and Sports Center on the Kearney campus. Graduates are in the Kearney Division of the College of Nursing, […]
May 1, 2000
Spring Ceremony to Recognize Outstanding Leaders
UNMC Commencement Honors Hixson, Johar, Starzl The University of Nebraska Medical Center will honor three individuals for their contributions to Nebraska, the university and the medical profession during the spring commencement ceremony Saturday, May 6 at 2:30 p.m. at the Omaha Civic Auditorium. UNMC will award Christina Hixson, trustee of The Lied Foundation Trust, […]
May 1, 2000