Press Release
Margaret Tempero, M.D., and Barry Gold, Ph.D., have been named interim directors of the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center and the Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer & Allied Diseases, respectively. The two will temporarily replace Raymond W. Ruddon, M.D., Ph.D., who accepted a position with Johnson & Johnson Corp. in New Brunswick, N.J. In addition, […]
Jul 24, 1997
UNMC Nursing Students from UNK Earn Dean’s List Honors
Twenty-one students enrolled in the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing in Kearney were named to the dean’s list following the 1997 spring semester. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must have a grade point average of 3.8 or above. The UNMC College of Nursing, with divisions in Omaha, Lincoln, Kearney and […]
Jul 21, 1997
UNMC Nursing Students from UNL Earn Dean’s List Honors
Twenty students enrolled in the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing in Lincoln were named to the dean’s list following the 1997 spring semester. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must have a grade point average of 3.8 or above. The UNMC College of Nursing, with divisions in Omaha, Lincoln, Kearney and […]
Jul 21, 1997
Alzheimer’s Association Honors Service, Dedication of UNMC’s William Burke, M.D.
The Alzheimer’s Association Omaha Chapter has recognized Omaha native William Burke, M.D., a psychiatrist in the combined Creighton-Nebraska Department of Psychiatry, for his dedication to the association and his involvement in research of Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Association serves, communicates and advocates the needs of those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Dr. Burke […]
Jul 18, 1997
70 Eighth-Graders from Across Nebraska Attend UNMC’s Health/Science Meet
Seventy eighth grade students from 17 schools across Nebraska attended UNMC’s fifth annual Health/Science Meet in June for a three-day, educational, hands-on experience that hopes to inspire Nebraska eighth-graders, especially those from rural communities, to pursue careers in health care. The students qualified for the meet by submitting science projects in regional science competitions held […]
Jul 11, 1997
Retirement Culminates Illustrious Career for Dr. Paustian
When Fred Paustian, M.D., retired at the end of June, it capped a brilliant teaching and medical career. “Fred Paustian is one of the giants on the UNMC faculty,” said Harold M. Maurer, M.D., dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s College of Medicine. “He committed his whole career to UNMC and helped make […]
Jul 10, 1997
Joel Bessmer, M.D., earns House Officer of the Year Award
Joel Bessmer, M.D., chief resident of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s department of internal medicine, is the recipient of the “House Officer of the Year” award. The award was presented to Dr. Bessmer at the annual internal medicine banquet held June 6. All junior and senior medical students, house officers and full-time faculty members […]
Jul 8, 1997
Pediatric Patients, Families Benefit From UNMC Service to Nebraska
Quarterly trips throughout the state by a UNMC pediatric expert represent another innovative effort by the University of Nebraska Medical Center to reach out to underserved populations in the state. For the past 16 years, Bruce Buehler, M.D., has been making house calls across Nebraska, examining pediatric patients with special needs. Dr. Buehler is director […]
Jul 7, 1997
UNMC Seeks 60 Adults for Study of New Antidepressant Drug and Possible Effects on Sexual Functioning
The Creighton-Nebraska Department of Psychiatry is seeking 60 adults, 19 and older for an eight-week, seven-site research study that will compare the effect of three antidepressant drugs on sexual function. Participants must be suffering from depression but not taking medication. A newly-developed antidepressant drug, Wellbutrin Sustained Release, will be compared to the currently available antidepressant, […]
Jul 2, 1997
The rise in the aging population of the United States is expected to dramatically increase the number of people with Alzheimer’s disease. Between 1995 and 2030, the number of people 65 and older will double. Four million people currently have Alzheimer’s disease. In another 35 years, it’s estimated 8 million will have it, said William […]
Jul 2, 1997