Press Release
Unique UNMC art project featured in British medical journal
Portraits demonstrate the strong relationships formed between patients and caregivers A unique art project involving patients and caregivers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center was the featured cover story for the current issue of a British medical journal. "Portraits of care, medical research through portraiture" was the lead article in the British Medical […]
Jul 23, 2010
Sex expert sees Nebraska as prime for more research
High STD rate can be addressed with more education Christopher Fisher, Ph.D., talks about sex in a matter-of-fact, non-judgmental way. It wasn’t always easy until he learned to teach and counsel youth about sex 20 years ago while in college. "Once you get beyond the snickers, giggles and embarrassment, sex is really quite fascinating," […]
Jul 22, 2010
Dr. Meza to head biostatistics in UNMC College of Public Health
Will look to boost research studies along with M.P.H. and Ph.D. programs Jane Meza, Ph.D., has been named chairperson of the department of biostatistics in the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health. She was formerly the interim chairperson of the department. In her new position, Dr. Meza will oversee the academic […]
Jul 16, 2010
James Temme, associate director of radiation science technology education in the School of Allied Health Professions at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, has been named president of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). Temme is a native of Petersburg, Neb. Temme, a registered radiologic technologist since 1973, will serve as president of […]
Jul 12, 2010
Learn about environmental hazards affecting you during July 13 Science Café in Omaha
Did you know your carpet could be causing your allergies? Is it better to use anti-bacterial soap? How far does spit travel? Those questions and more will be answered at the next Science Cafe, 7 p.m., July 13, at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. in Omaha. Shawn Gibbs, Ph.D., associate professor with […]
Jul 8, 2010
Owl Ride on July 17 to provide unique nighttime biking adventure
Omaha’s first-ever nighttime bike ride is open to casual and serious riders of all ages and skill levels The Owl Ride, Omaha’s first-ever nighttime urban cycling adventure, will be held Saturday, July 17, with riders beginning and finishing at the Lewis and Clark Landing on the downtown Omaha riverfront. Riders will be able to […]
Jul 8, 2010
UNMC loses one of its top supporters — Dorothy Olson
She and her husband, Dr. Leland Olson, have contributed millions of dollars to fund women’s health and university initiatives Dorothy Olson, one of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s top supporters, died June 30 at Brookestone Village following a battle with dementia and mobility problems. She was 88. A native of Bloomfield, Neb., Olson […]
Jul 7, 2010
Special Olympics Health Symposium set for July 17 at UNMC
Free symposium offers wide range of national speakers on intellectual and developmental disabilities Individuals interested in the health of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities are invited to attend a free Special Olympics Health Symposium on Saturday, July 17. The symposium — titled “Improving Health for People with Intellectual Disabilities – Policy, Practice and Possibility” — […]
Jul 7, 2010
Dr. Fox named to key research post for UNMC College of Medicine
Seasoned scientist will strive to take more research from lab bench to patient bedside Howard Fox, M.D., Ph.D., has been named senior associate dean for research and development in the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine. The appointment, which was effective July 1, was announced today by Rod Markin, M.D., Ph.D., interim dean of […]
Jul 6, 2010
Californian named director of physical therapy education for UNMC
Comes from University of Southern California, the top rated PT school in the country Jack Turman Jr., Ph.D., an internationally recognized developmental neurobiologist, has been named director of physical therapy (PT) education in the School of Allied Health Professions (SAHP) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The appointment, which was effective July 1, […]
Jul 2, 2010