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Dr. Sisson receives prestigious MERIT award
UNMC researcher Joe Sisson, M.D., has received the prestigious Method to Extend Research In Time (MERIT) Award from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) to further study the stimulation effects of alcohol on airway clearance.
Jul 31, 2007
Renee Fry named director of public affairs
Renee Fry, J.D., director of government relations, has been named the new director of UNMC public affairs.
Jul 31, 2007
Spotlight on new faculty — meet Alvin Wee, D.D.S.
Alvin Wee, D.D.S., associate professor of otolaryngology, is one the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Jul 31, 2007
Dr. Keith Mueller appointed to eHealth Council
Keith Mueller, Ph.D., associate dean of academic affairs in the UNMC College of Public Health, has been appointed by Gov. Dave Heineman to Nebraska’s newly formed eHealth Council. The appointment was effective in May, and Dr. Mueller will serve on the council until December 2010.
Jul 30, 2007
Spotlight on innovation – Meet Kay-Uwe Wagner, Ph.D.
On Aug. 23, UNMC scientists will be recognized for their groundbreaking research at UNeMed’s 2007 Innovation Awards. This is the third in a series of profiles spotlighting these remarkable scientists.
Jul 30, 2007
Million-step Monday — match the teams
A matching game using team names from the 1 Million Step Challenge.
Jul 30, 2007
Infant liver-transplant recipient celebrates 21st birthday
EDITOR’S NOTE: Today, Morgan Smith-Dennis, 21, and his family, will meet with Byers “Bud” Shaw Jr., M.D., and Laurie Williams Salonen, who were part of the transplant team in 1986 who cared for Morgan and his family. The following is the story of his transplant.
Jul 27, 2007
The following is a Q & A with Byers “Bud” Shaw Jr., M.D., chairman and Musselman Professor in the UNMC Department of Surgery.
Jul 27, 2007
Reconstruction to begin Monday at Saddle Creek and Farnam intersection
Reconstruction starts Monday on the southeast and southwest corners of the Saddle Creek Road and Farnam Street intersection. When completed, the walking distance between the two corners will be shortened.
Jul 27, 2007
Surgical education technologies highlight CAST symposium
A recent symposium hosted by the Center for Advanced Surgical Techniques (CAST) was designed to introduce participants to new areas of research and the enhanced educational capabilities that surgical simulation offers.
Jul 26, 2007