Chuck Brown
Momentum continues to build at UNMC
Since becoming chancellor seven and a half years ago, Harold M. Maurer, M.D., has been committed to building UNMC’s future. At Tuesday’s Annual Faculty Meeting, Dr. Maurer spelled out his vision for the future, while outlining the accomplishments of the past year and detailing the challenges that lie ahead.
Apr 27, 2006
Dr. Todd among 2006 outstanding teachers
To successfully complete gross anatomy, students must absorb literally thousands of medical terms. It’s not easy, but if you have good teachers, the process becomes much easier. That’s where Gordon Todd, Ph.D. comes in. He’s been teaching gross anatomy for 34 years. And – better yet – he’s very good at it. Dr. Todd will be among four faculty members to receive the Outstanding Teaching Award at Tuesday’s Annual Faculty Meeting.
Apr 21, 2006
Medical laboratory professionals in the spotlight
Clinical lab scientists are vital members of the health care team since 70 percent of medical decisions are based on their lab results. They also are in short supply. National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week — April 23-29 — help spotlight the pending shortage of clinical laboratory professionals.
Apr 21, 2006
Regents to vote on second research tower
UNMC will seek approval of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents Friday to proceed with construction of a second research tower.The 10-level facility, which is presently being called the Research Center of Excellence II, would be nearly identical to the Durham Research Center, which opened in 2003.
Apr 19, 2006
Kawacz keeps it entertaining at Qwest Center
Paul Kawacz, producer/director in ITS Video Services at UNMC, moonlights as video director for Qwest Center events. In this capacity, he works Creighton basketball, University of Nebraska at Omaha hockey and other sporting events.
Apr 11, 2006
Cycling team studies chocolate milk as recovery drink
Chocolate milk might be a strong alternative to commercial sports drinks when it comes to helping athletes recover from strenuous, energy-depleting exercise. Those were the findings of some scientific — and not-so-scientific — research of chocolate milk when compared to commercial sports beverages. Find out what Team Kaos cyclists said after their unscientific study.
Apr 10, 2006
Groundbreaking signals new era of medical education
A new era of medical education is about to be launched at UNMC. The launching will take place Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., with a formal groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning of construction of a new education building on the UNMC campus.
Apr 3, 2006
Preceptor award announced in memory of Dr. Koefoot
UNMC recently honored a Holdrege, Neb., family physician for his commitment to patient care and to training future physicians. Scott Ehresman, M.D., received the first Theodore H. Koefoot Jr., M.D., Outstanding Preceptor in Rural Family Medicine Award.
Mar 13, 2006
Federal budget cuts will have major impact on UNMC
With Hurricane Katrina and the war in Iraq taking huge bites out of the federal budget, scientists at UNMC and around the country are now faced with shrinking dollars for biomedical research, and the impact could be quite dramatic.
Mar 6, 2006
UNMC seeks to name new building in honor of Dr. Sorrell
UNMC will seek approval at Friday’s meeting of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents to name its new education building the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education.
Feb 27, 2006