InterCOM
Mind over bladder: to hold or not to hold
Be warned, reading this may cause an unavoidable urge to go to the bathroom. Don’t look any further unless you can take the necessary break.
Jun 24, 2014
UNMC to strengthen education on sexual misconduct
After the Board of Regents passed a new, university-wide sexual misconduct policy this month, they called for each campus to engage in strong educational programs on the topic.
Jun 24, 2014
Construction update – Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center
With over half of the structural foundation piers in place, the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center is going vertical. The addition of the second crane located in the northeast corner of the project site allows crews to expand the footprint of the concrete structure facility. Over the next few months, horizontal slabs will be poured to form the lower levels of the Suzanne and Walter Scott Research Tower.
Jun 24, 2014
Surgeon sees alarming rise in baseball injuries
As an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the elbow and shoulder, it bothers Matt Teusink, M.D., to see the alarming rate of elbow and shoulder injuries in baseball pitchers — from Little League to professional. He said many of the injuries are preventable.
Jun 24, 2014
Division Profile: Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Chief: Mark Mailliard, M.D. Division Personnel: Faculty: 20 (12 M.D.s and 8 Ph.D.s) Trainees: 14 (11 clinical fellows, 3 post doctoral fellows) Staff: 15 Research Highlights: Research funding of more than $1.7 million in FY 2013-14 5 Research Career Scientist Award (VA Merit funded) 2 RO1 Awards (including 1 with carryover funding) 1 R21 Award […]
Jun 24, 2014
UNMC to manage University Health Center in Lincoln
UNMC will assume the management of the University Health Center (UHC) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, effective later this summer. Over the next year, UNMC will assess the current operations and care delivery of the center, and will collaborate with UHC staff, UNL students and other stakeholders in developing a long-term business plan for the UHC.
Jun 24, 2014
COM Student of the Month – Patrick Passarelli, fourth-year student
Each month, InterCOM will highlight a “Student of the Month” from the College of Medicine. Students will be featured for their participation in activities outside of medical school and for making a difference in the community. The goal is to recognize students for what they are doing and to encourage other students to get involved in the community. After all, medical school should be much more than studying.
Jun 24, 2014
Kevin Garvin, M.D., orthopaedic surgery, has been named treasurer of The Hip Society. Earlier this year, Dr. Garvin served as program chair for the organization’s Specialty Day during its annual meeting in New Orleans. In addition, Dr. Garvin is currently serving as research committee chair on the executive board of The Knee Society and has been a member of the International Hip Society since 2012.
May 27, 2014
Rural Futures grant fuels mentoring beacon
A mentor can make a huge difference in a student’s life. Even a virtual mentor. In a cutting-edge attempt to address the looming shortage of behavioral health professionals, the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN) has created a “Virtual Mentorship Network” to pair promising young students with behavioral health professionals.
May 27, 2014
Grant helps Dr. Teoh-Fitzgerald target breast cancer
For years scientists have studied breast cancer cells to varying degrees to determine why and how they form, thrive and communicate with one another and in some cases resist treatment. Personalized medicine, targeted therapies and preventive measures have become the norm. And all the while, Melissa Teoh-Fitzgerald, Ph.D., has wondered about the tissue surrounding the cancer cells, also known as the stroma, or connective tissue, that supports the cancer cell.
May 27, 2014
