InterCOM
From common colds to deadly lung diseases, one protein plays key role
Joe Sisson, M.D., a University of Nebraska Medical Center clinician-scientist, was part of an international team of researchers that has zeroed in on a protein that plays a key role in many lung-related ailments, from seasonal coughing and hacking to more serious diseases such as MRSA infections and cystic fibrosis.
Dec 18, 2013
Research highlights
The following awards were received by College of Medicine faculty during the month of October. These 23 new awards represent more than $10.3 million in new funding to UNMC.
Dec 18, 2013
A message from the dean
It’s a problem that nearly every medical school in the country is facing – the growth of the number of residency slots has not kept pace with the increasing number of students graduating from the nation’s medical and osteopathic schools.
Nov 14, 2013
Fosdick announces retirement as hospital president & CEO
After more than 30 years as a leader in health care administration, Glenn Fosdick has announced that he will retire at the end of the year as president and CEO of The Nebraska Medical Center.
Nov 13, 2013
College of Medicine Student of the Month – Brenda Weidner, fourth-year student
Editor’s Note: 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.
Nov 13, 2013
Profiles of new co-leadership team
The leadership team is charged with creating an integrated and financially aligned clinical enterprise to provide the best care for patients, while laying the foundation for improved operational and financial performance over the long term for The Nebraska Medical Center, Bellevue Medical Center and UNMC Physicians.
Nov 13, 2013
The physiology of fright
Like to be spooked? You can thank your amygdala.
That feeling of being scared stems from our natural “fight or flight” response.
Nov 13, 2013
Dr. Talmon named to Linder Distinguished Chair
Geoffrey Talmon, M.D., associate professor, pathology/microbiology, has been named the inaugural James Linder, M.D. Residency Director Distinguished Chair. The chair was created by Dr. Linder in recognition of the work of the residency director to train the next generation of pathologists.
Nov 13, 2013
Coming events
Nov. 11-15 – International Week at UNMC
Nov. 15 – Board of Regents meeting
Nov 13, 2013
News Briefs
Surinder Batra, Ph.D., professor and chairman of biochemistry and molecular biology, will deliver the keynote address at the University of Missouri Health System’s Health Science Research Day on Nov. 14 and the 75th Annual Congress of the Japan Surgical Association on Nov. 22. Dr. Batra was named UNMC’s seventh Scientist Laureate in 2012.
Nov 13, 2013
