UNMC Today
JAMA publication features UNMC study on depression and head and neck cancer
A University of Nebraska Medical Center-led pilot study that showed antidepressants can significantly reduce the risk of depression for head and neck cancer patients is the focus of an article published today in the Archives of Otolaryngolgy — one of the publications produced by the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA). The study, which […]
May 19, 2008
UNMC opens new specialty care center for patients with HIV
UNMC Physicians, the physician practice group for the University of Nebraska Medical Center, has opened a new specialty care center for HIV/AIDS patients at 804 S. 52nd St., just south of Wohlner’s Grocery at 52nd and Leavenworth streets. The new center allows the entire HIV team to work under one roof. "We outgrew our old […]
May 16, 2008
UNMC to be host institution for Midwest Glaucoma Symposium
The leading glaucoma experts in the world will be in Omaha May 16-17 for the 31st Annual Midwest Glaucoma Symposium at the Hilton Omaha Hotel, 1001 Cass St. The University of Nebraska Medical Center will serve as the host institution for the symposium, which has been held in 17 different Midwest cities over the years. […]
May 15, 2008
Dean of UNMC College of Public Health to leave UNMC, Keith Mueller, Ph.D., named interim dean
Jay Noren, M.D., founding dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health, was appointed president at Wayne State University in Detroit today. Dr. Noren will start at Wayne State on Aug. 1 and will continue as dean of the College of Public Health until that time. Upon Dr. Noren’s departure, […]
May 14, 2008
UNMC chancellor recognized for pediatric oncology research
Since joining the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 1993, Harold M. Maurer, M.D. has been a key figure in transforming the medical center into the thriving enterprise that it is today. Serving as dean of the UNMC College of Medicine for five years and as chancellor for the past 10 years, Dr. Maurer […]
May 13, 2008
Courtney Fletcher, Pharm.D., dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy, will travel to five cities on May 14 to meet community members and give updates on what’s new in the college. He will travel to Ashland, Seward, York, Hastings and Grand Island. The trip is part of a series of visits […]
May 13, 2008
Omaha VA Medical Center marks national research week
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs medical system is frequently thought of when it relates to veteran care. What many people don’t realize is that VA researchers are a national asset and conduct biomedical, rehabilitation, clinical and health services research at more than 100 medical centers nationwide.
May 12, 2008
Three UNMC College of Dentistry students honored by International Association for Dental Research
The research of three University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry students was recognized recently by the International Association for Dental Research (IADR). Third-year dental students Sheela Jayappa and Brian McIntyre, of Omaha, and second-year dental student Melissa Moultray, of Lincoln, will each receive $1,000 and the opportunity to present their research at the […]
May 8, 2008
Five faculty members at the University of Nebraska Medical Center were honored last week with awards for their exceptional teaching, mentoring and community service. The faculty received their awards at the Annual Faculty Meeting recently at the Durham Research Center on the main UNMC campus in Omaha. The awardees included: Outstanding Teacher Awards – […]
May 5, 2008
Medical center recycling program helps keep environment healthy
Though it seems it’s become fashionable to “go green,” the University of Nebraska Medical Center has had a strong reduce, reuse and recycle program for about two decades. And now UNMC, along with its hospital partner — The Nebraska Medical Center — and UNMC Physicians, are stepping up recycling efforts. “Recycling is the right […]
May 1, 2008