Press Release
UNMC Physician, Julie Bridge, M.D., Honored with Award for Pioneering Work in Genetic Research
A University of Nebraska Medical Center genetic researcher, Julia Bridge, M.D., has received the Kappa Delta Ann Doner Vaughn Award for 1999 from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The award is the highest recognition given for original research by the academy, which is comprised of 14,000 members. Only two researchers a year receive the […]
Mar 5, 1999
UNMC Seeks Volunteers for a Research Study to Stop Smoking
The University of Nebraska Medical Center is looking for volunteers who would like to participate in a medical research study to find an effective treatment for adults who want to stop smoking. Anyone between the ages of 19 to 65 who smoke at least 15 cigarettes per day is eligible for participation. Participants will receive […]
Mar 4, 1999
Danielle Jensen Newest Member of Media Team at UNMC
Danielle Jensen has joined the Public Affairs Department at the University of Nebraska Medical Center as a media specialist. In her new position, Jensen will be responsible for writing news releases and handling media inquiries. A 1998 graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Jensen worked at KMTV-Channel 3 for a year and a […]
Mar 2, 1999
The second annual Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska will be held June 5 at the Robb Ranch southeast of Lexington with Dr. Joe and Dianne Jeffrey serving as hosts. The ball is held to promote beef in a healthy diet and to showcase rural Nebraska. All the money raised will stay in Nebraska with 90 percent […]
Mar 1, 1999
A 7-year-old Lincoln boy is the first participant in a national diabetes study at the University of Nebraska Medical Center aimed at trying to prevent or delay the onset of diabetes in patients at risk for the disease. The boy, Jacob Marvin, is the son of Duane and Rochelle Marvin of Lincoln. Duane Marvin has […]
Feb 26, 1999
Richard Huston, Ph.D., has joined the University of Nebraska Medical Center in the newly-created position of Assistant Dean for Research and Director of the Intellectual Property Office. The position is responsible for advancing UNMC’s research programs through a number of initiatives. These initiatives include increasing the number of clinical trials and identifying breakthrough research, protecting […]
Feb 26, 1999
UNMC Faculty Member Selected for Executive Leadership Development Program
Fred McCurdy, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Chair for Pediatric Education at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, has been selected to attend the Executive Leadership Skills in Faculty Development Program. The one-year appointment is sponsored by the National Pediatric Faculty Development Scholars Program of the Ambulatory Pediatric Association through a grant from the Health Resources and […]
Feb 22, 1999
UNMC Dental Student Receives Scholarship
Mark A. Leiker, a University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry student, has received a dental scholarship for $2,500. Leiker is enrolled in the colleges Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) program in Lincoln, Neb. He is one of 25 students nationwide to receive this scholarship. Students who receive the scholarship must have at least […]
Feb 18, 1999
UNMC Physician Receives Certification as Medical Director in Long Term Care
A University of Nebraska Medical Center faculty member, Catherine M. Eberle, M.D., has earned certification as a medical director in long term care (CMD) from the American Medical Directors Certification Program. Dr. Eberle is one of 92 physicians who completed the national requirements and received the CMD designation this year. She is assistant professor of […]
Feb 16, 1999
New UNMC Chancellor to Visit Red Cloud, Blue Hill, Hastings and Aurora
Newly-appointed chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Harold M. Maurer, M.D., is scheduled to visit four Nebraska communities Feb. 16 and 17, to meet with community leaders, as well as visit with high school students interested in health careers. He will also talk about UNMC and its future. Dr. Maurer will visit Red […]
Feb 10, 1999