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Spotlight on new faculty – meet Kathleen Volkman
Kathleen Volkman, assistant professor of physical therapy, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Aug 29, 2007
UNMC beats national funding trends with $80 million in 2006-07
UNMC researchers continue to buck the national trend for diminishing grant funds, bringing in more than $80.2 million during fiscal year 2006-07, an increase over the previous year’s record high of $79.2 million.
Aug 29, 2007
Psychiatry’s Sabatka receives August Gold ‘U’
If you ask Stacie Sabatka why things run smoothly in UNMC’s psychiatry department, she’ll say it’s because of the staff’s teamwork. Ask the staff and they’ll say that may be so, but Sabatka — the department’s clinical coordinator — is their MVP.
Aug 29, 2007
What? School while I’m sick in the hospital?
As students prepare to head back to school, some children will be gearing up to attend school where they receive their medical treatments.
Aug 28, 2007
Dr. Klassen named to NIAAA advisory council
Lynell Klassen, M.D., chairman of UNMC’s Department of Internal Medicine, has been selected to a four-year term on the advisory council of the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).
Aug 28, 2007
Raising the bar – UNMC ups goal for 2007 United Way drive
Solid contributors to the United Way every year, UNMC officials — including Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D. — are calling on medical center employees to dig a little deeper during this year’s fund drive.
Aug 28, 2007
Million-step Monday – In their own words
Robin Jaeckel of the College of Public Health and Jesse Edwards of the School of Allied Health Professions explain in their own words how their lives have improved since starting the 1 Million Step Challenge.
Aug 27, 2007
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Preethy Nayar, Ph.D.
Preethy Nayar, Ph.D., assistant professor in the College of Public Health Department of Health Services Research and Administration, is one many new faculty members at UNMC.
Aug 27, 2007
Sen. Nelson honored for support of UNMC
In recognition of his advocacy of UNMC and service to his state and country, U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson was honored Tuesday night with a dinner hosted by Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and his wife Beverly.
Aug 24, 2007
Dr. Porter collaborates in NIH-funded microbubble project
TUCSON, Ariz. — UNMC’s Tom Porter, M.D., is collaborating with an Arizona-based pharmaceutical company on a National Institutes of Health (NIH) project examining the affect of microbubbles and ultrasound on blood-brain barrier permeability.
Aug 24, 2007