Chuck Brown
Dr. Buehler stepping down as MMI director, pediatrics chairman
Bruce Buehler, M.D., whose leadership helped elevate the Munroe-Meyer Institute into one of the top programs in the country for genetics work and treatment of developmental disabilities, plans to step down from his dual role as MMI director and chairman of the UNMC Department of Pediatrics on Oct. 1.
Feb 13, 2007
Soon after taking over as MMI director, Bruce Buehler, M.D., agreed to do a television interview with KMTV (Channel 3) about a child in Council Bluffs with herpes. The reporter, Trina Creighton, was impressed with how Dr. Buehler handled himself in front of the camera. She asked him if he would be willing to be a regular guest on her midday newscast. This was the start of a relationship with KMTV that continues today.
Feb 13, 2007
UNMC to sponsor world premiere of opera
UNMC is sponsoring the world premiere of “Wakonda’s Dream,” an Opera Omaha presentation at the Orpheum Theater on March 7, 9 and 11.
Feb 9, 2007
Avian flu education — proper hand washing could save lives
Washing your hands could save your life. According to Jan Keuchel, infection control specialist at The Nebraska Medical Center, practicing good hygiene is the single most important thing you can do to protect yourself and others from infectious organisms such as influenza.
Feb 6, 2007
Pearsons’ gift to aid research into fighting vision loss
Roy and Mary Pearson of Holdrege have donated $200,000 to the University of Nebraska Foundation, designating it to UNMC researcher, Iqbal Ahmad, Ph.D., for his research in fighting vision loss.
Jan 31, 2007
Fair gives researchers forum to show their work
UNMC researchers filled the Durham Outpatient Center Atrium with 30 posters recently as part of the seventh annual Research Fair.
Jan 29, 2007
Dr. Lane named director of diabetes center
James Lane, M.D., always wanted to lead a diabetes center. Now he will. Dr. Lane, associate professor in the section of diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism at UNMC, has been named director of The Nebraska Medical Center Diabetes Center.
Jan 26, 2007
Avian flu education — Preparation goes beyond avian flu
Even if an avian influenza pandemic never becomes a reality, it’s always a good idea to be prepared for it and other disasters, said Sharon Medcalf, associate director of the Center for Biopreparedness Education.
Jan 23, 2007
Dr. Hinrichs to lead COM’s research development
Steven Hinrichs, M.D., has been named the College of Medicine’s new senior associate dean for research development, the college’s dean, John Gollan, M.D., Ph.D., has announced.
Jan 23, 2007
Dr. Prentice wraps up term leading federal committee
Ernest Prentice, Ph.D., earlier this month wrapped up his term as chairman of a federal committee that has spent the past four years reshaping national policy on human medical research.
Jan 19, 2007