Chuck Brown

Friday Husker pick ’em – San Jose State

Well, each panel member correctly picked last week’s winner between Nebraska and Western Michigan so they, like the Cornhuskers, are 1-0.

Sep 5, 2008

Transplant medicine center, dentistry renovations on regents agenda

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will be asked on Friday to approve the creation of the UNMC Center for Transplantation Medicine. They also will get an update on renovation plans for the College of Dentistry.

Sep 5, 2008

White coats by the numbers

Hundreds of new UNMC students from several colleges recently donned white coats during ceremonies held across the state.

Sep 4, 2008

UNMC in 3 – College of Medicine White Coat Ceremony

Welcome to our new series, “UNMC in 3.” The series will feature video pieces roughly three minutes in length that will provide succinct, informative and interesting perspectives on life at UNMC.

Sep 4, 2008

An above average frat party

The start of the school year can provide some anxious moments for just about any student. That’s especially true for medical students. Recently, I received an inside look at one of the cool things that is done to help new medical students make the transition.

Sep 4, 2008

Dr. Mercer takes reins of intestinal rehab program

Take something great and make it better. That’s the goal of UNMC transplant surgeon David Mercer, M.D., Ph.D., as he takes over as director of the medical center’s intestinal rehabilitation program for Deb Sudan, M.D., who has moved onto Duke University.

Sep 3, 2008

Wellness Wednesday — big benching with Dr. Sorrell

As was promised, we’re going “strong” into fitness talk this week. World-record strong.

Sep 3, 2008

New Gold ‘U’ incentive aimed at career development

There are 2,500 new reasons to win the Chancellor’s Gold ‘U’ award.

Sep 3, 2008

Saving children in Nicaragua

Imagine having a child with a congenital heart defect. The child’s only chance for a normal life is to have surgery to correct the defect. However, your country doesn’t have the resources or the expertise to perform open heart surgery in children. It sounds hopeless, but wait — an American foundation wants children in all countries to have access to lifesaving cardiac operations — your child’s heart will be fixed.

Sep 2, 2008

Friday Husker pick ’em – Western Michigan

Alright Husker fans — and we know you’re out there — here’s a little something for you!

Aug 29, 2008