InterCOM
Nebraska Neuroscience Alliance to launch clinical trial to test a unique therapy
First joint initiative to combat Parkinson’s disease The Nebraska Neuroscience Alliance at UNMC is embarking on a translational clinical trial using Leukine, a drug used to boost the immune system in cancer patients, to test a unique immune therapy in people with Parkinson’s disease. The NNA, formed in 2011, unites three of UNMC’s top neuroscience […]
Jul 11, 2013
Eight employees earn Vital Pins
Eight College of Medicine employees earned Vital Pins in June as part of the UNMC Vital Thank ‘U’ program. The program recognizes employees who demonstrate UNMC’s brand values of leadership, team, resource and excellence. The employees listed below received Vital Pins because they earned six Thank ‘U’ awards for a particular brand value. Excellence Kristin Leland […]
Jul 11, 2013
Timeout with T.O. – One last goodbye (times six)
Editor’s Note: Numerous College of Medicine faculty and employees retired at the end of June. Here’s a column by Tom O’Connor, public relations, which appeared in UNMC Today on June 28 and recognized six of the retirees. I might seem a little jittery today. I spent Wednesday afternoon going to three retirement teas. That’s a […]
Jul 11, 2013
Shelley Smith, Ph.D., director of the developmental neuroscience department at the Munroe-Meyer Institute, was named the inaugural recipient of the Bruce A. Buehler, M.D., Professorship. Bob and Myrna Krohn established the professorship through a donation to the University of Nebraska Foundation. Dr. Buehler was the director of MMI from 1983 to 2007. The 2013 American […]
Jul 11, 2013
Dr. Wigton steps down from associate dean post
Held position for 37 years Robert Wigton, M.D., is more than the unofficial campus historian. He's also, according to College of Medicine Dean Bradley Britigan, M.D., "one of the pillars upon which the history of UNMC rests." Dr. Wigton, who stepped down June 30 as associate dean of graduate medical education, received his M.D. and […]
Jul 11, 2013
Dr. Wadman named associate dean for graduate medical education
Michael Wadman, M.D., has been named associate dean for graduate medical education for the College of Medicine. He replaces Robert Wigton, M.D., who retired on June 30 after 37 years in the position. Dr. Wadman is associate professor of emergency medicine and has served as assistant dean for graduate medical education since 2012. In 2003, […]
Jul 11, 2013
July 29 — Durham Museum's 2013 Participant's Night from 5 to 8 p.m. UNMC and Nebraska Medical Center employees can enjoy dinner, family-friendly activities, and explore the latest exhibition, "A T. Rex Named Sue" from Chicago's Field Museum. Free admission for immediate family only (includes two adults and dependent children from the same household under […]
Jul 11, 2013
COM Student of the Month – Andrew Baumgartner, 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 […]
Jul 11, 2013
UNMC research could lead to chemical weapons vaccine
The U.S. military hopes to use technology
developed at UNMC to protect its
personnel from nerve agents.
Jun 19, 2013