Chuck Brown
Clinical and translational research seminar today at noon
Wayne Fisher, Ph.D., director of the UNMC Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders and H.B. Munroe Professor of Behavioral Research, will present “Integrating Basic and Applied Research in the Treatment of Autism” at noon in the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater.
Dec 17, 2007
UNMC party raises more than $8,400 for Nebraska AIDS Project
In spite of a major ice storm earlier in the day, more than 100 people attended the UNMC pre-party for the “Night of a Thousand Stars” event on Dec. 1, raising $8,420 for the Nebraska AIDS Project.
Dec 14, 2007
HPTC rolls out 2007-2008 directory
It’s that time of year again! The good people over at the Health Profession’s Tracking Center are rolling out the 2007-2008 version of the Directory of Nebraska and Western Iowa Healthcare Resources.
Dec 14, 2007
Seminar examines translational research’s role in autism program
Applying basic behavioral research principles in a treatment setting has allowed Wayne Fisher, Ph.D., director of the UNMC Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders and H.B. Munroe Professor of Behavioral Research, and his team to significantly improve care for those with autism and related conditions.
Dec 14, 2007
Dr. Pamies receives one of the first Gershom Awards
Rubens Pamies, M.D., UNMC vice chancellor for academic affairs, received an inaugural award from Omaha’s new Gershom Empowerment Center. The award recognizes the unique contributions and service immigrants have made to the United States.
Dec 12, 2007
Brett Giroir, M.D., director of the DARPA Defense Sciences Office, visited UNMC on Tuesday to discuss possible research funding opportunties with medical center scientists.
Dec 12, 2007
UNMC psychiatrists head west to discuss vulnerable brain syndrome
From small groups to a packed house, two UNMC psychiatry professors recently took off on a trip across rural Nebraska to teach health care providers about vulnerable brain syndrome or executive dysfunction. It’s a term that comprises a range of diseases and it doesn’t just affect the elderly.
Dec 11, 2007
Million-step Monday – HPTC’s McFadden wins Gold Shoe
With 596,457 steps logged for November, Greg McFadden of the Health Professions Tracking Center took home the Gold Shoe award for the month.
Dec 10, 2007
Townhall meetings to discuss new student information systems
Townhall meetings for faculty and staff concerning a new student information system being selected and implemented by the University of Nebraska will be held on Tuesday.
Dec 10, 2007
UNMC response helps community cope with shootings
UNMC personnel have mobilized on several fronts to help deal with the aftermath of Wednesday’s shootings at Westroads Mall, which left nine people dead and wounded five others.
Dec 7, 2007