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Meet UNMC New Investigator James Wahl, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher James Wahl, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests. NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 26 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists or New Investigators for 2007. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 20 ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Feb 29, 2008
Ruth and Bill Scott continue their incredible support of UNMC
The UNMC beat goes on — thanks in large measure to the leadership of Omahans Ruth and Bill Scott. The Scotts, who have made five previous major donations to UNMC, are at it again. This time, they are making a gift that will provide the foundation for UNMC to add two new buildings — a College of Public Health and an addition to the College of Nursing — while also completing the establishment of UNMC’s academic campus.
Feb 29, 2008
UNMC to seek new addition for College of Nursing
Communities across the nation are in the midst of a nursing shortage, one that is only expected to intensify as baby boomers age and the need for health care grows. On March 7, UNMC will seek approval from the University of Nebraska Board of Regents for the construction of an addition to the College of Nursing.
Feb 29, 2008
Gift aimed at construction of College of Public Health building
In an effort to greatly strengthen public health in Nebraska, UNMC announced plans today to construct a new College of Public Health on the east end of the medical center campus.
Feb 29, 2008
Getting to the root of medication error issues
Admitting when you’re wrong is hard enough.
Admitting you made a mistake that could have meant giving a person the wrong medication is even harder.”It’s easy to blame an individual health care professional for a medical error, but most of the time it’s not their fault,” said Katherine Jones, Ph.D., associate professor in the School of Allied Health Professions. “Ninety-percent of the time the root cause of the error is in the system.”
Feb 28, 2008
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Lynell Klassen, M.D.
UNMC researcher Lynell Klassen, M.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests.
NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 26 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists or New Investigators for 2007. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 20 ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Feb 28, 2008
Dr. Beidler named director of Morehead Center
Susan Beidler, Ph.D., has been appointed as the new director for the UNMC College of Nursing Morehead Center for Nursing Practice. Dr. Beidler, recruited last fall from Florida Atlantic University, brings more than 30 years of nursing experience to UNMC.
Feb 28, 2008
Five fun facts about Fran Higgins, an administrative business operations associate in the School of Allied Health Professions.
Feb 28, 2008
Stem cell bill receives unanimous first round approval
A bill regarding human embryonic stem cell research received unanimous first-round approval by the Nebraska Legislature on Tuesday.
Feb 28, 2008
Psychiatry department places four on state commissions
Four members of the UNMC psychiatry department have been appointed by Gov. Dave Heineman to serve on state boards and commissions dealing with health care.
Feb 27, 2008