Chuck Brown
Research Notes – Vaccine platform holds great promise
Thanks to the vaccine platform technology invented by a UNMC research team, a whole new generation of vaccines and therapies could be in the works for viral, bacterial and fungal infections as well as several forms of cancer.
Jan 3, 2011
Skate-a-thon to raise funds for Parkinson’s research
On Jan. 28-29, the medical center will host the first UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s Disease at the campus ice rink. Skaters will circle the ice for 24 straight hours to raise money for Parkinson’s research.
Jan 3, 2011
Thursday Husker Pick’em – Washington, again
Congrats to Jeff Hill, M.D., for winning the Husker Pick’em season title for a second consecutive year.
Dec 30, 2010
City council approves permanent closing of 40th Street
The Omaha City Council on Tuesday approved the closure of 40th Street between Dewey and Emile streets on the UNMC campus.
Dec 22, 2010
Dr. Fayad: ‘Time is right’ to step down as neurological sciences chair
After nearly 10 years as chairman of the UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences, Pierre Fayad, M.D., will step down at end of the year. Dan Murman, M.D., has been named interim chairman.
Dec 21, 2010
Research Notes — Linezolid best for hospital-acquired pneumonia? Maybe not
A study by a UNMC infectious disease specialist has determined that one of the most popular antibiotics used to treat hospital-acquired (nosocomial) pneumonia may not be the best choice.
Dec 21, 2010
Internal search underway for new vice chancellor for research
A committee led by Steven Hinrichs, M.D., chairman of the department of pathology and microbiology, will conduct an internal search for a new vice chancellor for research.
Dec 20, 2010
Winners of Spirit Week Photo Contest announced
Karol Warchola, a Munroe-Meyer Institute Social Services Associate, won the UNMC Spirit Week Photo Contest with a photo that tells the story of the vital care her daughter received at UNMC.
Dec 20, 2010
National media ears perk up at news of UNMC caffeine study
A study led by UNMC’s William Warzak, Ph.D., into caffeine consumption by children and the drug’s affect on sleep and bedwetting was highlighted by several national media outlets on Thursday.
Dec 17, 2010
UNMC for the record
Pharmacy’s Jeffrey Baldwin, Pharm.D., is honored by his alma mater and Proctor and Gamble recognizes a UNMC dental hygienist.
Dec 17, 2010