Chuck Brown
UNMC research may help fight prostate cancer
Researchers at UNMC have reported the findings of a new study that sheds light on a mechanism involved in the pathological destruction of bone caused by metastatic prostate cancer. The findings provide critical insight into the process of prostate cancer-driven bone destruction and identify a treatment that may interrupt bone disease caused by the spread of prostate cancer. The research is published in the cover story in the May issue of Cancer Cell, a leading scientific journal.
May 17, 2005
Epilepsy support group celebrates first anniversary
Heather Overton, a junior at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, is on a roll. In late March, Overton was named one of 16 national winners of the 2005 Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship Award. On April 19, the support group she helped found celebrated its first anniversary. And, on June 3, if all goes as planned, Overton will celebrate two years of being seizure free.
Apr 29, 2005
Events hope to raise $1 million for MMI autism program
To say Gail Werner-Robertson is a dedicated fund-raiser is like saying Michelangelo was pretty good with a paintbrush. It doesn’t do her justice. Werner-Robertson, founder and CEO of GWR Wealth Management LLC, is on a mission. She wants to raise $1 million for the autism program at UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute.
Apr 26, 2005
Colon cancer patient advocates screenings
After Cheryle Rambo’s sister died of colon cancer at a young age, Rambo was told she had an increased risk of developing colon cancer and needed to get checked sooner and more often than someone without a family history of the disease.
Apr 21, 2005
Race team tastes success in Puerto Rico
Three broken bicycles were not enough to stop Team Kaos from experiencing success at the inaugural Tour of Puerto Rico. The Nebraska Medical Center, UNMC and UMA-sponsored team recently placed four of its seven riders in the top 30, captured the “King of the Mountains” title and finished fourth of 17 squads in the team standings.
Apr 20, 2005
Health information privacy, security – It’s good medicine
In recognition of National Health Information Privacy and Security Week, two UNMC employees reflect on the medical center’s work and dedication in safeguarding patient information.
Apr 13, 2005
UNMC employee shares Final Four memories
Tom O’Connor of UNMC’s Public Affairs shares his personal account of his recent volunteer work at the NCAA Men’s Final Four.
Apr 11, 2005
Racing team headed for international competition
It’s not often that competitive bicyclists get the opportunity to race in their hometowns. But that’s exactly what perfusionist Marco Vasquez of The Nebraska Medical Center will do next week when he competes in the Tour of Puerto Rico.
Apr 1, 2005
Dr. Armitage writes editorial for New England Journal of Medicine
A UNMC oncologist, James Armitage, M.D., the Joe Shapiro Professor of Medicine in the oncology/hematology section, wrote an editorial for the March 24 edition of the New England Journal of Medicine.
Mar 25, 2005
Medical students receive residency assignments
Monique Tolston beamed with the news. On Thursday, the single mother of three teenage boys opened the legal sized envelope that determined her future. Tolston was one of the 108 UNMC medical students who participated in the National Resident Matching Program. See story to download a PDF of Match Day results.
Mar 21, 2005