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Epidemiology lessons Oct. 12 from two field veterans
“Shoe-leather” epidemiology – it’s all about working in the field, connecting with people and tracking disease. With more than 80 years experience as field epidemiologists, Steve Fitzgerald and Dave Newberry have worn out their fair share of shoes. On Friday, they’ll be on campus to share their lessons.
Oct 9, 2007
Sleep medicine team interested in patients getting shuteye
Teri Barkoukis, M.D., learned early about the devastating effects of sleep deprivation as a first-year medical student at Ohio State University.
Oct 8, 2007
Million-step Monday — Pedometers down under
Michelle Parks of the College of Pharmacy Dean’s Office and her husband, Gary, with their pedometers at Point Nepean in Australia.
Oct 8, 2007
SBIR coordinator to give Oct. 11 workshop on NIH opportunities
UNMC and UNeMed are among the sponsors of an Oct. 11 workshop titled “From Lab to Life: Opportunities offered by the National Institutes for Health Small Business Innovation Research Program.”
Oct 8, 2007
Caremark prescription drug iBenefit report
In October, Caremark, the university’s prescription drug administrator, will be mailing the first iBenefit Report to qualifying insureds enrolled in the university’s medical insurance plan.
Oct 8, 2007
They’ve shown remarkable leadership, unparalleled professionalism and a commitment to their patients and colleagues. Wednesday night, UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, honored this year’s “Legends” for their extraordinary contributions to the practice of medicine.
Oct 5, 2007
Mark Bowen named director of UNMC Government Relations
Mark Bowen, who recently served as chief of staff for the City of Lincoln, has been named director of government relations at UNMC.
Oct 5, 2007
UNMC alum photographs rural life
When anesthesiologist and UNMC alumnus, Charles Guildner, M.D., retired from the medical profession in 1987, he went back to school to pursue another passion: photography.
Oct 5, 2007
Weekend parade to celebrate Midtown diversity
UNMC employees are invited to celebrate the diversity of Midtown Omaha during this weekend’s parade, which also marks the centennial of Saint Cecilia Cathedral. Plan to march in the parade and then attend an ethnic food celebration.
Oct 5, 2007
Parkinson’s association to honor Dr. Gendelman
Howard Gendelman, M.D., and his research team will be honored for their achievements in Parkinson’s disease research by the Omaha branch of the American Parkinson Disease Association on Saturday.
Oct 4, 2007