Chuck Brown
Dr. Anderson appointed chairman of NCI subcommittee
James Anderson, Ph.D., chairman of UNMC’s Department of Preventative and Societal Medicine, has been appointed chairman of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Initial Review Group Subcommittee on Clinical Groups.
Nov 15, 2006
Dr. Larsen named associate dean of clinical research
Jennifer Larsen, M.D., has been named the first UNMC College of Medicine Associate Dean for Clinical Research.
Nov 10, 2006
National journal spotlights Dr. Fox’s embryonic stem cell work
Thanks in large part to the work of UNMC scientist Ira Fox, M.D., an international group of researchers has demonstrated that embryonic stem cells can be converted into liver cells and used to restore liver function in mice with liver failure. The findings are reported in the Nov. 5 issue of Nature Biotechnology, the leading international science journal in the field.
Nov 9, 2006
Dr. and Mrs. Armitage named “Samaritans of the Year”
A regional counseling center is making official Thursday what the UNMC community has known for a long time — James Armitage, M.D., and his wife, Nancy, are good Samaritans. The Armitages will receive the “Samaritan of the Year Award” from the Samaritan Counseling Center of the Midlands at a Thursday dinner at Omaha’s Holiday Inn Central Convention Center, 3321 S. 72nd St.
Nov 8, 2006
Spending lid, health premiums and expansion highlight employee forums
The potential impact of a ballot initiative to cap state spending, steady health insurance premiums for employees, satisfaction surveys and campus expansion plans were the hot topics during the recent UNMC Employee Forums.
Nov 6, 2006
UNMC’s rare books have lasting value
They’re worth nearly $3.4 million. But the value of the nearly 4,250 volumes in McGoogan Library’s rare book collection goes beyond money. That was the word Thursday from a book expert as UNMC cut the ribbons on its newly renovated rare book rooms.
Nov 3, 2006
NU Foundation has banner fundraising year
The University of Nebraska Foundation has much to celebrate on its 70-year anniversary, breaking its records for gifts received and benefits transferred to the university.
Nov 2, 2006
Poison center offers Halloween safety tips
The Nebraska Regional Poison Center suggests some preventive measures to keep children safe tonight.
Oct 31, 2006
Dr. Von Essen to lead rural research initiative
Susanna Von Essen, M.D., professor of pulmonary medicine, has been picked to lead the UNMC Rural Research Initiative.
Oct 31, 2006
Antibiotic resistant staph bacteria focus of McFadden Lecture
The resistance of Staphylococcus aureus – the bacteria responsible for staph infections – was featured during the recent McFadden Lectureship.
Oct 30, 2006