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UNMC celebrates a decade of success in China
For Jialin Zheng, M.D., it’s all about friendships. This week, Dr. Zheng will see the Asia Pacific Rim Development Program, the institutional collaboration he helped develop in 2004 between UNMC and universities in China, celebrate its 10th anniversary.
Jun 24, 2014
Fitness center redevelopment approved
On Friday, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved a $6 million redevelopment and expansion of UNMC’s campus fitness facility. Construction likely will begin in December and be completed by December 2015.
Jun 24, 2014
App is another tool against antimicrobial resistance
Clinicians now have a new weapon in the fight against antimicrobial resistance. The UNMC Infectious Diseases Division in the Department of Internal Medicine has created a mobile app that puts the university’s clinical guidelines, protocols and dosing adjustments for antimicrobial use into a clinician’s hands.
Jun 24, 2014
After losing wife to lung cancer, former NFL linebacker works to raise awareness
On Nov. 27, 2011, former NFL linebacker Chris Draft married longtime NBA dancer, LaKeasha Rutledge in a beautiful wedding ceremony in Atlanta. One month later, his 38-year-old wife died from stage-four lung cancer, having never smoked a cigarette in her life.
Jun 24, 2014
Pew and Stewart Trust launch scholars program targeting cancer
The Pew Charitable Trusts and the Alexander and Margaret Stewart Trust have launched a new program aimed at providing funding for young cancer researchers with novel ideas for preventing, treating, and eventually curing cancer.
Jun 24, 2014
Steve Hinrichs, M.D., professor and chair of the UNMC Department of Pathology and Microbiology, was one of two individuals to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Public Health Laboratories. The award recognizes individuals who have established a history of distinguished service to APHL, made significant contributions to the advancement of public health laboratory science or practice, exhibited leadership in the field of public health, and/or positively influenced public health policy on a national or global level. Dr. Hinrichs was honored at the 2014 APHL Annual Meeting & Eighth Government Environmental Laboratory Conference in Little Rock, Ark.
Jun 24, 2014
First wave of clinical program leaders announced
David Mercer, M.D., the senior vice president of medical services for the clinical enterprise, and Cory Shaw, senior vice president of system provider network, released a clinical programs leadership announcement Wednesday.
Jun 24, 2014
Next employee forums set for July 1
The next clinical enterprise forums have been set for Tuesday, July 1. The forums will discuss details of this year’s compensation program.
Jun 24, 2014
Chancellor Gold gives his inaugural address to faculty
Nearly 90 days on the job, UNMC’s new chancellor, Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., presented his first state of the campus address at the annual Faculty Senate Awards Ceremony on April 24. “I have received an incredibly warm welcome from the campus and I’m very impressed with the depth and breadth of the relationships UNMC has with the community,” he said.
May 27, 2014
June 6-7 — The 2014 Cattlemen’s Ball will be hosted by the Hoot Owl Ranch near Harrisburg, Neb., which is near the Wyoming border. Kenny and Misty Stauffer are ranch managers, while Jeff and Kathy May own the ranch. June 7 – Polo for Patients, an equestrian style fundraiser, will be held at Levi Carter […]
May 27, 2014