UNMC Today
Lifetime of memories will live on through research endowment
Inspired by his late wife’s battle with pancreatic cancer, a Lincoln man has created a $58,000 endowment through the University of Nebraska Foundation to be used for pancreatic cancer research. The endowment was established by Jerry Varner, a part-time professor and alumnus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Varner’s wife, Carolynn “Carrie,” died last April. […]
Jul 30, 2010
Loomis to lead epidemiology department in UNMC College of Public Health
Brings more than 20 years of experience in academic public health Dana Loomis, Ph.D., has been named chairman of the epidemiology department in the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health. He was formerly the director of the School of Community Health Sciences at the University of Nevada-Reno. "Dr. Loomis has authored […]
Jul 30, 2010
UNMC opens new center to help seniors age successfully
Successful aging is about living where you want to live, doing what you want to do and enjoying a full life. It’s about preventing future illness and improving quality of life with small changes that bring big rewards. The Home Instead Center for Successful Aging at the University of Nebraska Medical Center offers this and […]
Jul 29, 2010
Science Café to explore problems of preterm births
Nebraska needs to look for ways to reduce preterm births and improve outcomes It’s estimated that preterm births cost society more than $26.2 billion per year. It’s a huge problem and lowering the number of preterm births is certainly a major goal that health professionals are striving to achieve. A preterm birth is considered […]
Jul 29, 2010
Research funding at UNMC climbs to record $115 million
Despite difficult economic times, UNMC records 15 percent increase over previous high Research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center continues to climb as researchers brought in more than $115 million during the 2009-10 fiscal year, a nearly 15 percent increase from last year’s total of $100 million. “Even in these difficult economic times, […]
Jul 27, 2010
Unique UNMC art project featured in British medical journal
Portraits demonstrate the strong relationships formed between patients and caregivers A unique art project involving patients and caregivers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center was the featured cover story for the current issue of a British medical journal. "Portraits of care, medical research through portraiture" was the lead article in the British Medical […]
Jul 23, 2010
Sex expert sees Nebraska as prime for more research
High STD rate can be addressed with more education Christopher Fisher, Ph.D., talks about sex in a matter-of-fact, non-judgmental way. It wasn’t always easy until he learned to teach and counsel youth about sex 20 years ago while in college. "Once you get beyond the snickers, giggles and embarrassment, sex is really quite fascinating," […]
Jul 22, 2010
Dr. Meza to head biostatistics in UNMC College of Public Health
Will look to boost research studies along with M.P.H. and Ph.D. programs Jane Meza, Ph.D., has been named chairperson of the department of biostatistics in the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health. She was formerly the interim chairperson of the department. In her new position, Dr. Meza will oversee the academic […]
Jul 16, 2010
James Temme, associate director of radiation science technology education in the School of Allied Health Professions at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, has been named president of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). Temme is a native of Petersburg, Neb. Temme, a registered radiologic technologist since 1973, will serve as president of […]
Jul 12, 2010
Owl Ride on July 17 to provide unique nighttime biking adventure
Omaha’s first-ever nighttime bike ride is open to casual and serious riders of all ages and skill levels The Owl Ride, Omaha’s first-ever nighttime urban cycling adventure, will be held Saturday, July 17, with riders beginning and finishing at the Lewis and Clark Landing on the downtown Omaha riverfront. Riders will be able to […]
Jul 8, 2010