InterCOM

Coming Events

April 1 – UNMC celebrated the 30th anniversary of its bone marrow/peripheral stem cell transplant program. April 12-14 – The inaugural Nebraska Science Festival will feature science- and technology-related activities across the Omaha area, all with the goal of making science accessible, interactive, relevant and fun for kids and adults alike. Bill Nye, “The Science […]

Apr 2, 2013

COM Student of the Month – Meredith Humphreys, first-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.

Apr 2, 2013

Chancellor search proceeding on schedule

The search for the next UNMC chancellor is on schedule, said Jim Linder, M.D., search committee chair.

Apr 2, 2013

Dr. Zheng elevated to associate vice chancellor for academic affairs

Jialin Zheng, M.D., has been named associate vice chancellor for academic affairs overseeing the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Asia Pacific Rim Development Program (APRDP).

Apr 2, 2013

COM faculty capture prestigious awards

Drs. Vandenberg, Porter and Swindells win university-wide recognition.

Apr 2, 2013

Ed Vandenberg, M.D.

Briefs

Tom Tape, M.D., professor, internal medicine, chief of the division of general internal medicine, and vice chair of clinical affairs for internal medicine, has been elected to the Board of Regents of the American College of Physicians (ACP), the national organization of internists. The Board of Regents manages the business and affairs of ACP and […]

Apr 2, 2013

Chancellor search proceeding on schedule

The search for the next UNMC chancellor is on schedule, said Jim Linder, M.D., search committee chair. Dr. Linder leads a 13-person search committee, which is supported by Isaacson, Miller, a leading search firm with extensive health science center experience. “Working with the committee, the campus administration and our consultants has been smooth and effective,” […]

Mar 4, 2013

Research Highlights

Here are some of the key research awards received by College of Medicine faculty during January.

Mar 4, 2013

Briefs

Dele Davies, M.D., vice chancellor for academic affairs and dean of graduate studies, has been named to the board of governors for the Joslyn Art Museum. Matt Zimmerman, Ph.D., cellular/integrative physiology, has been elected a member of the American Heart Association – Omaha board of directors. Over the past 5 years, the AHA has supported […]

Mar 4, 2013

Visually impaired grandmother gets driver’s license

Thanks to the Weigel Williamson Center. “I got my driver’s license,” Peggy Campbell exclaimed into the phone.

Mar 4, 2013