Chuck Brown
Student Association for Rural Health officers announced
The Student Association for Rural Health at UNMC has elected new officers for 2005-2006.
Dec 29, 2005
UNMC student regent coins UNMC fight song
It is tradition for University of Nebraska regents to ask student regents to sing their school fight song when they finish their terms. Few oblige, but that didn’t stop UNMC student regent Nick Behrendt — even though UNMC doesn’t have a fight song.
Dec 20, 2005
Study shows benefits of anti-viral drugs in organ transplant
UNMC researchers have determined that two long-established anti-viral drugs given to patients following a solid organ transplant can significantly reduce organ rejections, major infections and deaths. The results of the research study are featured in today’s issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine, a leading scientific journal.
Dec 20, 2005
Pedestrian safety concerns addressed
Steps are being taken to address concerns with pedestrian safety and traffic speeds on Emile Street.
Dec 19, 2005
Nearly 300 UNMC students to receive diplomas
Diplomas will be conferred on 296 UNMC students this week during commencement ceremonies in Kearney, Omaha, Lincoln and Scottsbluff.
Dec 14, 2005
UNMC hosts pre-party for Night of a Thousand Stars
UNMC’s pre-party for “Night of a Thousand Stars” on Dec. 3 netted more than $6,000 for the Nebraska Aids Project.
Dec 12, 2005
Dr. Joel Bessmer receives ’40 under 40′ recognition
Joel Bessmer, M.D., recently was one of 40 Omaha/Council Bluffs business professionals to be honored with the 40 Under 40 Award from the Midlands Business Journal.
Dec 7, 2005
UNMC researcher active in developing new gene chip
A UNMC research team has been instrumental in developing a new gene chip that will greatly enhance the ability of scientists to develop new vaccines for AIDS, the Avian flu and for possible bioterrorism agents.
Nov 30, 2005
UNMC neurosurgeon, Lyal Leibrock, M.D., dies
Lyal Leibrock, M.D., professor of surgery and former longtime chief of the section of neurosurgery at UNMC, died Sunday at his Omaha home from colon cancer. He was 64.
Nov 16, 2005
Elkhorn students receive unique tour of OR
A group of 70 sixth-grade students from Elkhorn Ridge Middle School had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to tour the new operating rooms in the Hixson-Lied Center for Clinical Excellence on Nov. 8 and learn first-hand from the experts on what actually happens in the operating room.
Nov 15, 2005