UNMC Today - Today's Headlines
Coming soon — UNMC Off The Clock
UNMC Today soon will unveil a new series of stories called “UNMC Off The Clock.” The stories will focus on the activities of UNMC employees and students during their time away from the labs, classrooms, clinics and offices.
Mar 6, 2007
Gillespie leads UNMC into the ‘blogosphere’
NeEtta Gillespie, the newly-hired emerging technologies specialist in the public affairs department, is making sure UNMC’s message continues to spread in the world of rapidly-evolving communications technology.
Mar 6, 2007
Spotlight on new faculty — meet Audrey Lazenby, M.D.
Audrey Lazenby, M.D., professor of the department of pathology and microbiology and director of anatomic pathology, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Mar 5, 2007
UNMC scientists making headway in proteomics research
The emerging field of proteomics research is helping scientists unravel the mysteries of some of the most serious diseases known to man. A team of UNMC researchers led by Pawel Ciborowski, Ph.D., and Howard Gendelman, M.D., are using proteomic technology to discover protein biomarkers that will ultimately lead to better diagnosis and treatment of brain diseases.
Mar 5, 2007
Opera composer and dancers to perform on campus
Anthony Davis, composer of the Opera Omaha presentation, “Wakonda’s Dream,” and dancers from the show will perform this week on the UNMC campus during two separate noontime events.
Mar 5, 2007
New policy to enhance postdoc experiences
Researchers know postdoctoral scholars are invaluable resources. UNMC’s goal, however, is to further strengthen the environment and culture for outstanding mentoring and training of postdoctoral scholars. As a result, a new postdoctoral education policy has been developed.
Mar 2, 2007
Meet Distinguished Scientist Uday Kompella, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Uday Kompella, Ph.D., discusses his 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.
Mar 2, 2007
First ‘Lunch and Learn’ session a success
The first session of UNMC’s new “Employee Development Lunch and Learn Series” was a great success, said Carmen Sirizzotti, division director of employee relations.
Mar 2, 2007
Sen. Joel Johnson to speak at Delegate’s Program dinner
Nebraska State Sen. Joel Johnson, M.D., an alumnus of UNMC’s College of Medicine and chairman of the Nebraska Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee, will be on campus March 13 to speak to members of the UNMC Delegates Program.
Mar 2, 2007
Spotlight on new faculty — Carey Christiansen Ford, M.D.
Carey Christiansen Ford, M.D., assistant professor of family medicine, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Mar 1, 2007