InterCOM
Several new research awards representing more than $2.2 million in new funding were received by College of Medicine faculty during the month of May. They included: Cyrus Desouza, M.D., internal medicine-diabetes, endocrinology & metabolism, will be the UNMC lead for a National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) funded […]
Jul 12, 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 loses one of its top supporters – Dr. Leland Olson
Dr. Olson and his late wife, Dorothy, contributed millions of dollars to fund women's health and nursing initiatives Leland Olson, M.D., one of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s top supporters, died Saturday due to complications resulting from a previous stroke. He was 92. A native of Palmyra, Neb., Dr. Olson had a large obstetrics […]
Jul 11, 2013
Four assume key roles in academic affairs
Four assume key roles in academic affairs Dele Davies, M.D., vice chancellor for academic affairs, has announced the appointment of four faculty to key positions. The appointments, which were effective July 1, included: Howard Liu, M.D., director of UNMC Faculty Development Programs; Susan Swindells, M.B.B.S., director of the UNMC Equity Office and Faculty Ombudsperson; Rowen […]
Jul 11, 2013
UNMC participating in national study using adult stem cells to treat stroke
Will seek to enroll 6-10 patients over next 18 months The University of Nebraska Medical Center has been selected as one of 11 medical centers in the country participating in a novel study using adult stem cells as a treatment for stroke patients. The treatment – called MultiStem® and manufactured by Athersys, Inc. – uses […]
Jul 11, 2013
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
