Press Release
Dr. Nickol named assistant dean for interprofessional education at UNMC
Newly created position should ultimately lead to better patient care, reduced costs Devin Nickol, M.D., an assistant professor of internal medicine, has been named assistant dean for interprofessional education for the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The newly created position allows UNMC to better organize all of its interprofessional education (IPE) activities. Dr. […]
Feb 9, 2011
UNMC researcher leads effort to develop single-dose malaria drug
Promising drug now moves into Phase II clinical trials Research led by Jonathan Vennerstrom, Ph.D., professor in the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy, has led to the discovery of a single-dose oral antimalarial drug candidate. The discovery of the drug, known as OZ439, was reported in the current edition of the […]
Feb 8, 2011
UNMC students make dean’s list
The University of Nebraska Medical Center has announced its dean’s list for the fall 2010 semester for the colleges of nursing, pharmacy and dentistry and in the School of Allied Health Professions’ radiation science technology and clinical laboratory science programs. To qualify for the dean’s list, nursing and radiation science technology and clinical […]
Feb 8, 2011
Feb 16 Omaha Science Café: ‘Do Sex, Drugs, Rock and Roll Contribute to Head, Neck Cancer?’
The emerging epidemic of head and neck cancer will be the topic of the next Science Cafe in Omaha on Wednesday, Feb. 16, from 7 to 8 p.m., at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. The speaker will be William Lydiatt, M.D., whose talk will be titled, “Do Sex, Drugs, Rock and Roll Contribute to […]
Feb 7, 2011
Economic impact report shows state research investment provides strong return
Tobacco settlement funds yield 8 to 1 return on investment and much more An economic impact report by one of the leading economists in the Midwest has found that tobacco settlement funds invested into biomedical research at Nebraska’s four leading research institutions has produced an 8 to 1 return. The report was developed by […]
Feb 4, 2011
Dr. Harris Frankel receives prestigious national award
Recognized for his work with health information exchange in Nebraska The eHealth Initiative (eHI), a national organization committed to quality, safety, and efficiency of health care through information technology, has honored Harris Frankel, M.D., with its eHealth Physician Advocate of the Year Award. Dr. Frankel is president of the Nebraska Health Information Initiative (NeHII, […]
Feb 3, 2011
UNMC College of Dentistry celebrates 10 years of healthy smiles
Children’s Dental Day at the UNMC College of Dentistry in Lincoln has become the number one source of care for thousands of Nebraska’s children. Since the program began in 2001 the college has provided more than $2 million in dental care to 4,375 kids. On Feb. 4, the faculty, staff and students will […]
Feb 3, 2011
UNMC physician honored by American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Paul Tomich, M.D., receives Lifetime Achievement Award The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has given the first-ever District VI Lifetime Achievement Award to Paul Tomich, M.D., professor, obstetrics/gynecology, for the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The award, which will now be known as the Paul G. Tomich, M.D., District VI Lifetime Achievement […]
Feb 2, 2011
New agreement to boost clinical trial participation for UNMC
Selected as U.S. prime site for Quintiles, international research giant Clinical trial research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center is about to move to another level. Thanks to an agreement with Quintiles, the only fully integrated bio pharmaceutical services company offering clinical, commercial, consulting and capital solutions worldwide, it is anticipated that UNMC’s […]
Feb 1, 2011
$40,000 raised at UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s
More than 2,400 people attend event including 800 skaters About $40,000 was raised at the 2011 UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s, which was held Friday and Saturday at the University of Nebraska Medical Center ice rink. About 800 people skated at the event, which was a 24-hour fundraiser to support Parkinson’s research and care. About […]
Jan 31, 2011