Press Release

Director of National Cancer Institute to Deliver Keynote Address at UNMC Cancer Symposium

Richard D. Klausner, M.D., director of the National Cancer Institute, will deliver the keynote address at the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Cancer Genetics and Therapeutics Symposium in Omaha Friday, Sept. 12. The symposium will address new research and treatment in cancer and will be held on campus at the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater. The […]

Sep 8, 1997

Diabetes Association, UNMC to Hold Free Educational Updates on Diabetes in Grand Island, Gothenburg, Hastings, Kearney

The University of Nebraska Medical Center will hold free educational sessions on diabetes at four Nebraska sites during September, in conjunction with support group meetings of the American Diabetes Association. Open to the public, the sessions will be held in Grand Island, Gothenburg, Hastings and Kearney. “Diabetes Mellitus: An educational Update,” will be presented for […]

Sep 8, 1997

Keynote Address by Director of National Cancer Institute Available in 5 Rural Nebraska Cities Via Satellite Downlink from UNMC

Richard D. Klausner, M.D., director of the National Cancer Institute, will deliver the keynote address at the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Cancer Genetics and Therapeutics Symposium in Omaha Friday, Sept. 12. The symposium will address new research and treatment in cancer and will be held on campus at the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater. The […]

Sep 8, 1997

Perry J. Johnson, M.D., Joins UNMC as Plastic, Reconstructive Surgeon

Perry J. Johnson, M.D., a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, has joined the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s faculty as assistant professor in the department of surgery. He also has a faculty appointment with the Veterans Administration Medical Center. Dr. Johnson will perform a full range of plastic and reconstructive surgery, including correction of facial nerve […]

Aug 25, 1997

Thomas Cockayne, Ph.D., Assumes Post as Director Of the UNMC Center for Continuing Education

Thomas Cockayne Jr., Ph.D., has been appointed director of the Center for Continuing Education at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Prior to joining UNMC, Dr. Cockayne was the director of medical education for Aurora HealthCare, an integrated health-care delivery system headquartered in Milwaukee. Dr. Cockayne was responsible for fiscal and administrative management of graduate […]

Aug 25, 1997

UNMC Offers Educational Program on Major Depression, Schizophrenia, Manic-depressive Illnesses

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing will offer a course titled, “Managing Life with Mental Illness.” The course is for those with major depression, schizophrenia, manic-depressive illnesses, their family, friends and health care professionals. The course will run from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. on 12 consecutive Tuesdays, beginning Sept. 9 and running […]

Aug 22, 1997

UNMC’s Mini-Medical School Series on Lung, Respiratory Disorders Offered in Omaha, Norfolk

The University of Nebraska Medical Center will offer a free mini-medical school for anyone interested in learning about disorders of the lungs and the respiratory system. Beginning Sept. 10, the six-week series will run Wednesday nights from 7 to 8:45 p.m in the Cooper Auditorium of the UNMC College of Nursing in Omaha. The series […]

Aug 19, 1997

Bruce Buehler, M.D., To Assume New Position on KMTV News Team

Bruce Buehler, M.D., chairman of the UNMC department of pediatrics and director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation, will soon assume a new role on the KMTV Channel 3 news team serving as the station’s primary medical news reporter. Starting the week of August 18, Dr. Buehler will narrate nationally-syndicated health stories airing […]

Aug 19, 1997

48 UNMC Students to Receive Diplomas at Commencement Aug. 22

Diplomas and certificates will be conferred on 48 University of Nebraska Medical Center students Aug. 22 from the College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, Graduate College and the School of Allied Health Professions. The breakdown includes: one master of science in nursing; seven master of science degrees; three doctor of philosophy degrees; one doctor of […]

Aug 19, 1997

UNMC Researchers Seek Participants to Study Effectiveness of New Drugs for Lung Disease; Offer $250-$400 Stipend

The University of Nebraska Medical Center Pulmonary Research Lab is seeking smoking and non-smoking adults interested in participating in studies that will test the effectiveness of drugs used to treat lung disease. Participants may enroll in only one study at a time. Each study requires participants to make up to 10 visits and can last […]

Aug 18, 1997