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Medical student has roots in Nebraska soil
Over hours on a tractor, the stress and strife of med school seem to melt away. Some have their bubble bath. He has his alfalfa patch.
Sep 17, 2013
![Wes Whitten, M.D., with wife Kari and son Winston, sticks to his roots.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/summer2013_WesWhitten.jpg)
Innovative eye treatments the goal at new institute
The new Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute will be the center of translational research and clinical trials for eye diseases.
Sep 17, 2013
![Quan Dong Nguyen, M.D., and his wife, Diana Do, M.D. Dr. Nguyen is the chairman of ophthalmology and visual sciences and director of the Truhlsen Eye Institute. Dr. Do
is vice chairwoman for education, director of residency training and director of the Carl Camras Center for Innovative Clinical Trials in Ophthalmology.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/innovativeeye.jpg)
Some people who love their jobs have been known to say they’d work for free. UNMC’s Robert Binhammer, Ph.D., takes that sentiment literally.
Apr 1, 2013
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In the College of Pharmacy dwells the Joseph D. Williams Auditorium – the one with the name on the wall next to the oil painting and bronze bust and plaque. That’s Joe Williams, World War II vet, pharmaceutical salesman, company president, proud UNMC alum.
Apr 1, 2013
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Rancher walks difficult road to help others
At 52, Osburn is a wife, mother of nine, grandmother, nursing director, pilot and owner/operator of a Nebraska cattle ranch.
Apr 1, 2013
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Ruti Margalit, M.D., is a champion. Not a champion in the normal sense – rather, she champions students into heroes.
Apr 1, 2013
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Country doc’s typical day lasts 17 hours
Gerald Luckey, M.D., starts each day before dawn and works past dusk. He is a primary care doctor in David City, Neb., on the frontline of U.S. health care.
Apr 1, 2013
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Benefits of new cancer center to spread across the state
The saying goes, ‘A rising tide lifts all boats.’ So it is with UNMC’s upcoming new cancer center campus.
Apr 1, 2013
![Mehmet Sitki Copur, M.D., medical director of the St. Francis Cancer Center, Grand Island, Neb., with a cancer patient.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/winter2013_CancerCenter.jpg)
Ideas + Goals = Results. Dr. Maurer’s 15 years at the helm of UNMC
Harold M. Maurer, M.D., now stepping into a new role after having served as UNMC’s chancellor since 1998, is driven by ideas.
Apr 1, 2013
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