UNMC Today - Today's Headlines
Looking back with Walter Friedlander, M.D.
In honor of the College of Medicine’s 125th Anniversary, UNMC Today spoke with some retired faculty members and reflected on their years in the college.
Today we hear from Walter Friedlander, M.D., who founded both the department of neurology (now the department of neurosciences) and the department of medical humanities and jurisprudence (now the department of preventive and societal medicine) at UNMC. Dr. Friedlander retired in 1984.
Dec 6, 2006
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Carol Ann Casey, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Carol Ann Casey, Ph.D., answers questions about her work, life and interests. NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 25 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists for 2006. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 12 ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Dec 6, 2006
Self-study report signals Jan. 8-10 site visit
The 227-page self-study report, recently completed for reaccreditation purposes, tells the story of contemporary UNMC. It doesn’t tell the thousands of hours spent preparing for the Jan. 8-10 site visit, or the critical importance of the January meetings.
Dec 6, 2006
Officers for Student Association for Rural Health announced
New officers have been elected for 2006-07 by the Student Association for Rural Health (SARH) at UNMC.
Dec 5, 2006
Three avian flu forums planned, more likely on the way
The popularity of last month’s avian flu forums has led to the scheduling of three additional presentations this month with more likely coming in January.
Dec 5, 2006
Looking back with Robert Grissom, M.D.
In honor of the College of Medicine’s 125th Anniversary, UNMC Today spoke with some retired faculty members and reflected on their years in the college. Today we hear from Robert Grissom, M.D., professor emeritus from the department of cardiology. Dr. Grissom was at UNMC from 1953 until his retirement in 1987.
Dec 5, 2006
Adult stem cells in rat retinas may hold key to restoring sight
The discovery of adult stem cells in the retina of rats may hold the key to restoring the sight of those blinded by macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa or glaucoma. Those were the findings of a UNMC study published in the November issue of Developmental Biology, a leading science journal.
Dec 4, 2006
Looking back with Hobart Wiltse, M.D.
In honor of the College of Medicine’s 125th Anniversary, UNMC Today spoke with some retired faculty members and reflected on their years in the college. Today we hear from Hobart Wiltse, M.D., a retired professor from the department of pediatrics who spent 37 years on the faculty. He served as professor from 1977 to 2002 and his specialty was taking care of children with metabolic disorders.
Dec 4, 2006
UNMC Physicians’ Cory Shaw named to ’40 under 40′ list
Not bad for a kid from Aurora. That was the response from Rodney Markin, M.D., Ph.D., president and chief executive officer of UNMC Physicians, regarding news that Cory Shaw had been named to the Midlands Business Journal’s 40 under 40 list.
Dec 4, 2006
Nursing students help underserved, see disparities first hand
Fidgety children, long lines of patients and no paycheck. For more than 30 volunteers at Lincoln’s Clinic with a Heart, these are small inconveniences for providing health care for those who cannot afford it.
Dec 1, 2006