Chuck Brown

Lotus leaf inspires novel orthopaedic implant surface

When a drop of water hits a lotus leaf, the water becomes a self-cleaning mechanism as it rolls off the surface and washes away dirt and dust.

Jun 9, 2008

UNMC, Educare partnership includes adult health care

For weeks, Joe Grace heard the sales pitch from his five year-old great nephew, Xavier. The child education center were Xavier attends was having a health fair and Xavier wanted his great uncle to come.

Jun 9, 2008

Veterans Affairs secretary in Omaha today

Veterans Affairs Secretary James B. Peake, M.D., is in Omaha today touring the Omaha VA Medical Center and making an assessment of the physical condition of the facility.

Jun 9, 2008

John Gale: forum participants are pioneers of the new millennium

Nebraska Secretary of State John Gale said those who participated in this week’s International Student Research Forum (ISRF) at UNMC represent the next line of great explorers.

Jun 6, 2008

Spring Discover now available online

The Spring 2008 edition of UNMC Discover can now be read online by clicking here.

Jun 5, 2008

Bel Canto to perform today at noon

The Nebraska Children’s Chorus Bel Canto choir will perform today at noon in the Durham Outpatient Center West Atrium to cap off the Music as Medicine concert season.

Jun 5, 2008

Dr. Tape heads Nebraska chapter of ACP

Thomas Tape, M.D., professor and chief of the section of general internal medicine at UNMC, recently started a term as governor of the Nebraska Chapter of the American College of Physicians (ACP).

Jun 4, 2008

Doorways of Opportunity — ban could hinder SMDEP’s mission

This is the seventh in a series of stories about a move to ban affirmative action in Nebraska and the potential impact such a policy change would have at UNMC.

Jun 4, 2008

Bel Canto’s ‘beautiful music’ to cap Music as Medicine season

The perfect harmonies of the Nebraska Children’s Chorus Bel Canto choir will once again emanate from the Durham Outpatient Center’s West Atrium as the group caps off the Music as Medicine concert season with a noon concert on Thursday.

Jun 3, 2008

A formal welcome to the forum

The International Student Research Forum kicked off Monday morning with opening ceremonies in the Durham Research Center Auditorium.

Jun 3, 2008