Chuck Brown
Dr. Turpen discusses IDeA funding with senate staffers
James Turpen, Ph.D., professor in the UNMC Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Anatomy, addressed U.S. Senate staffers recently about the importance of sufficient funding for The National Center for Research Resources’ (NCRR) IDeA Program.
Jun 20, 2007
Event raises more than $660,000 for UNMC autism program
Stupendous. Incredible. Unbelievable. Pick your adjective. It really doesn’t make much difference. They all capture the essence of what the GWR Sunshine Foundation is doing to support the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at UNMC.
Jun 19, 2007
Million-step Monday — blogging across Nebraska
A blog has been established for the roughly 800 UNMC employees participating in the 1 Million Step Challenge.
Jun 18, 2007
UNMC research could lead to Marfan syndrome breakthrough
A UNMC research team has determined that doxycycline, a common drug used for a variety of health problems, significantly delays aneurysm rupture, tears and bleeding for mice inflicted with the Marfan syndrome.
Jun 15, 2007
Garden walkers enjoy Elkhorn botanical displays
Attending the annual Munroe-Meyer Institute Garden Walk has become a yearly tradition for Garry and Nardya Floyd. “We don’t miss this,” Nardya Floyd said. “We pack a lunch and spend the day at the gardens.” The couple was particularly impressed by what they saw Sunday during the 40th version of the garden walk, which supports MMI’s therapeutic, training and research activities benefiting children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities and chronic handicapping conditions.
Jun 13, 2007
Ford leaving UNMC to lead Center for Human Diversity
When Valda Boyd Ford was appointed director of the UNMC Community and Multicultural Affairs Department in 2001, she brought with her a small, little-known diversity planning entity called the Center for Human Diversity (CHD). …
Because of the increasing growth of the CHD and the recent realignment of the Community Partnership, Ford has decided to resign from her position at UNMC and work full-time for the CHD.
Jun 12, 2007
Funeral services held Monday for Dr. Wiltse
Funeral services were held Monday in Omaha for Hobart “Hobe” Wiltse, M.D., Ph.D., retired professor in the UNMC Department of Pediatrics, who died on June 6 from lung cancer.
Jun 12, 2007
Second group of SMDEP scholars don white coats
If scholars participating in the Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP) at UNMC this summer get nothing else from their Omaha stay, College of Medicine Dean John Gollan, M.D., Ph.D., hopes they learn about professionalism.
Jun 11, 2007
UNMC moves to purchase nearby OPPD property
In an effort to acquire additional space to allow for much needed campus expansion, UNMC will seek approval of the Board of Regents at its June 14 meeting for a property exchange with the Omaha Public Power District (OPPD).
Jun 8, 2007
Mary Ann ‘Maisie’ Paustian dies at 78
Funeral services were held May 30 in Omaha for Mary Ann “Maisie” Paustian, wife of Fred Paustian, M.D., a legendary gastroenterologist at UNMC.
Jun 7, 2007