Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
UNMC campus accomplishments — 2004-2005
UNMC’s 2004-2005 campus accomplishments — in the areas of education, research, community partnerships, cultural competence, new technologies and employee loyalty — include the following: Education The dental class of 2008 had an overall pre-dental grade point average of 3.79, the highest in the history of the College and the highest of the 56 dental schools […]
Jan 27, 2006
As we begin another year of educational, research and clinical accomplishments, we pause to remember some of the stories that made headlines in 2005 and a few of the many individuals who have helped make UNMC a premier health science center.
Jan 3, 2006
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Sean McGarry, M.D.
Sean McGarry, M.D., assistant professor, orthopaedic surgery, is among the many new faculty members on the UNMC campus.
Dec 6, 2005
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Brian Hasley, M.D.
Brian Hasley, M.D., assistant professor in orthopaedic surgery, is among the many new faculty members on the UNMC campus.
Nov 17, 2005
Regents approve Center for Advanced Surgical Technology
The University of Nebraska is poised to be a leader in the evolution of surgical practice. On Friday, it made another leap forward when the Board of Regents approved establishment of the University of Nebraska Center for Advanced Surgical Technology at UNMC.
Nov 14, 2005
Professorships commemorate orthopaedic surgeons
The late Drs. L. Thomas Hood and Herman Frank Johnson are names that run deep through Nebraska’s orthopaedic heritage. Marjorie Hood, wife of Dr. Hood and daughter of Dr. Johnson, wanted to ensure that they were remembered for their remarkable contributions to the field of orthopaedics, while also supporting the mission of the UNMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, which they helped build. Click to find out who was awarded the first professorships.
Nov 9, 2005
Researchers map gene for connective tissue disease
Researchers from UNMC and the Center for Genomic Sciences at Allegheny Singer Research Institute in Pittsburgh have identified the location of a gene on the human genome that is responsible for Dupuytren’s contracture, the most common inherited connective tissue disease. The team’s discovery recently was published in the journal Clinical Genetics.
Oct 21, 2005
UNMC receives award in joint replacement technology
UNMC received an international joint replacement society’s top research award earlier this month. The International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty (ISTA) presented the HAP Paul Award to UNMC at the ISTA’s annual symposium in Kyoto, Japan, on Oct. 1. The award is the international group’s highest honor for distinguished research. UNMC received the award for its work in minimally invasive, computer-assisted joint replacement surgery.
Oct 20, 2005
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Lori Reed, M.D.
Meet Lori Reed, M.D., one of many new faculty members on the UNMC campus. Dr. Reed is assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation. UNMC departments are encouraged to send information on new faculty members to UNMC Today at today@unmc.edu.
Sep 23, 2005
UNMC involved in clinical trial to enhance bone healing
UNMC has become the fifth site in the U.S. to enter into a clinical trial with Aastrom Biosciences, Inc., to determine if special adult stem cells can help speed the healing of severe leg fractures and eliminate the need to do painful bone grafting procedures.
Jul 25, 2005