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Sorrell Center beam signing postponed by weather
The signing of the final beam for the Sorrell Center for Health Science Education, which was to start today and run through May 2, has been postponed until later in the week because of inclement weather.
Apr 25, 2007
‘Cell suicide’ theory may bring hope in fighting antibiotic resistance
A surprising new theory suggests that some bacterial cells act as “suicide bombers” in cell communities, with the altruistic intention of dying for the common good — and in the process, strengthening other cells that then become resistant to antibiotic drugs.
Apr 25, 2007
Oldfield ceremony a family affair for the Padalas
The late Col. Barney Oldfield would have loved that two research awards he established went to Prasad Padala, M.D., and his wife, Kalpana Padala, M.B.B.S., on Monday.
Apr 25, 2007
Students honor ‘first patients’ at anatomical gift ceremony
The words from Robert Binhammer, Ph.D., hit UNMC first-year medical student Dan Sova square in the chest. As Sova and fellow first-year medical students were about to work with cadavers for the first time, Dr. Binhammer, a long-time anatomy professor at UNMC, said, “Once you’re done with your own bodies, send them here, we’d love to use them.”
Apr 24, 2007
Dr. Mack-Shipman sets high standards for teaching
Endocrinologist Lynn Mack-Shipman, M.D., believes teaching is a learned skill and valuable gift given by former patients and students.
Apr 24, 2007
Faculty recognized today for service at Annual Faculty Meeting
Today, UNMC again honors faculty members with extraordinary service records. Some will be recognized for their exceptional teaching, mentoring and community service records. Others will be applauded for their long-standing tenure at UNMC.
Apr 24, 2007
College of Nursing forms new administrative structure
In keeping with national trends in colleges of nursing around the country, Virginia Tilden, D.N.Sc., dean of the UNMC College of Nursing, has — over the past year — developed a new administrative structure for the college.
Apr 23, 2007
Chancellor’s retreat Web site updated
Breakout session reports, photos and other information from the 2007 Chancellor’s Strategic Planning Retreat have been posted on the UNMC Intranet (info.unmc.edu).
Apr 23, 2007
Dr. Lydiatt named Outstanding Teacher
To say teaching is in William Lydiatt’s blood is an understatement.
Apr 23, 2007
Dr. Rizzino receives 2007 UNMC Faculty Mentor of the Year Award
During an interview for a high-school teaching position, UNMC’s A. “Angie” Rizzino, Ph.D., was asked a simple question. More than 40 years later his answer remains the hallmark of his vision as a biomedical researcher/educator. “I was asked, which came first, my students or my subject,” said Dr. Rizzino, professor and program director of UNMC’s Eppley Institute, who is the 2007 UNMC Faculty Mentor of the Year. “Without the slightest hesitation, I said, ‘My students come first.’
Apr 20, 2007