Chuck Brown
Clinical trial holds hope for pediatric organ transplant patients
It is a medical Catch-22; the nutritional supplement necessary to keep children with failing intestines alive also can damage another vital organ. Now, a clinical trial at The Nebraska Medical Center offers new hope to patients.
Jun 16, 2009
UNeMed to host researcher technology commercialization course
UNeMed Corporation, the technology transfer leader for UNMC, will sponsor a free 11-week Webinar series for all researchers, post docs and graduates students beginning on June 18.
Jun 15, 2009
UNMC key site in international clinical stroke prevention trial
UNMC is a key participant in an international clinical trial that provides a completely new approach to protect stroke patients from another stroke or heart attack.
Jun 10, 2009
Free education and screening events for those with ‘Foot Drop’
UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, will host three events this week for people who suffer from “Foot Drop” — a common side effect of neurological disease.
Jun 8, 2009
UNMC poised to handle budget shortfall
University of Nebraska President James B. Milliken today addressed the university’s budget situation in an e-mail to all NU employees.
Jun 5, 2009
Public Relations gets a new home
As you may know, the UNMC Public Relations Department recently moved from Swanson Hall — its home for more than 25 years — into the third floor of Annex 10, affectionately known by the catchy name of the 4230 Building.
Jun 3, 2009
Dr. Shull accepts post in Wisconsin
James Shull, Ph.D., professor and chairman of UNMC’s Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Anatomy, has been named chairman of the Department of Oncology/McArdle Laboratory for Cancer Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The appointment is effective Sept. 1.
Jun 2, 2009
Dr. Pamies appointed to medical examiners board executive committee
The National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) has named Rubens Pamies, M.D., vice chancellor for academic affairs at UNMC, to their nine-member executive committee of the governing board of the NBME.
Jun 1, 2009
Prestigious fellowship to fund student’s research in South Africa
Brady Beecham, an M.D./Ph.D. student, has become the first UNMC student to receive the Fogarty International Clinical Research Fellowship.
Jun 1, 2009
Dr. Sorrell, wife Shirley, to receive humanitarian honors
Michael Sorrell, M.D., professor in the College of Medicine, and his wife, Shirley, will be honored at the Conference for Inclusive Communities (CFIC) 2009 Humanitarian Dinner on Thursday.
Jun 1, 2009